Temporary Contract Trademark Counsel
Core
Managing day-to-day trademark protection and enforcement activities, including prosecution, clearance searches, and litigation support for a major consumer products company.
Role type
Senior in-house trademark counsel (contract)
Builds
Trademark portfolios, legal opinions, and enforcement strategies for consumer brands
Domain
Intellectual Property / Trademark Law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
trademark prosecution, clearance searching, infringement analysis, risk-benefit analysis, drafting legal documents, negotiation, deadline management, USPTO proficiency
Preferred skills
international trademark experience, copyright/patent/trade secret law, M&A due diligence, in-house experience, major consumer products experience
Technologies
USPTO, Saegis
Responsibilities
Performing and evaluating clearance searches and providing risk assessments; Advising on and drafting responses to USPTO Office Actions; Handling day-to-day enforcement activities including cease and desist letters and settlement negotiations; Meeting opposition and cancellation deadlines; Drafting TTAB documents; Supporting litigation counsel in oppositions and lawsuits; Drafting and negotiating trademark agreements including licenses and assignments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC