Description:

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a Trademark & Copyright Associate to work with its Intellectual Property practice group in our Atlanta, GA office. We are looking to add a team member with 2-4+ years of experience in a wide range of intellectual property matters.

The individual will join a sophisticated practice that advises clients on developing and expanding their IP portfolios, including identifying and protecting innovations in a variety of global industries related to retail consumer goods, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, chemical industry, energy industry, hospitality, communications, automotive, electronics, e-commerce, and software. Additionally, the Associate will help safeguard these innovations and will have extensive interaction with a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, technology sector leaders, emerging companies, and universities.

Trademark & Copyright Associate Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on U.S. and international trademark and copyright registration, including clearance, prosecution, and maintenance
Manage and support global trademark and copyright portfolios, including audits, risk assessments, and strategic counseling
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licenses, assignments, and coexistence agreements
Assist with enforcement of intellectual property rights, including cease-and-desist matters and litigation support in state and federal courts and TTAB
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on trademark, copyright, and related intellectual property issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP transactions and broader commercial matters
Interface directly with clients, foreign counsel, and government offices, including the USPTO

Eversheds Sutherland hires individuals who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to providing unparalleled client service means that we are seeking talented candidates who will grow and thrive within our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on candidates who reflect some of the Firm's core values, including self-motivation, professionalism, and creativity.

We Provide Our Employees With:

Interesting work with industry-leading practices and an impressive client list.
Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs.
An approachable and supportive culture. We are guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity, and professionalism in all that we do as a Firm.
A commitment to programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity. We appreciate the significant role diverse perspectives play in our service to clients and our development.
Thorough benefits options and thoughtful wellness programs.

We seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the Firm. We invite any qualified candidate who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys to “Apply Now” with your resume, transcripts, and writing sample.

The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week. The salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The salary range for our Associate position is $235,000-$310,000.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.