Description:

Summary:
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, A Boutique Law Firm Servicing the Entertainment and Arts Communities now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility and other areas, The National Law Journal named us to its "Midsize Hot List." The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as “top-notch,” “well-regarded,” and “highly respected.” A Boutique Law Firm Servicing the Entertainment and Arts Communities has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

The Trademark and Brand Management Group (https://fkks.com/practice-areas/trademark-and-brand-management) is seeking a Trademark Associate, this position will involve working on trademark issues for some of the most well-known brands in the world, as well as on cutting edge issues in the field. The ideal candidate will counsel clients on trademark clearance, prepare and prosecute trademark applications, draft and negotiate trademark licenses and co-existence agreements, craft and implement trademark enforcement programs, and participate in all aspects of TTAB proceedings. The Trademark group is a very collegial group that treats one another with respect and consideration, at a firm that is consistently ranked by Crain's as one of New York's “Best Places to Work.”

Primary Job Functions:

Provide thoughtful and timely advice to clients concerning the risks associated with use and registration of trademarks, proper trademark use to enhance the value of their brands, and strategies for trademark enforcement.
Conduct, analyze, and provide practical advice with respect to trademark clearance searches.
Prepare and prosecute trademark applications, including crafting identification of services and responses to Office Actions.
Draft, review, negotiate and interpret trademark agreements.
Assist with all aspects of trademark enforcement, including cease and desist letters, online takedown notices, and TTAB proceedings (drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motions and participating in conferences, oral arguments, and settlement negotiations).
Research, analyze and apply relevant statutes and case law to clients' trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement efforts.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

Ability to manage multiple matters and multiple clients, working with all the partners in the Group, with pragmatism, diligence, collegiality, and excellent judgment.
Demonstrated interest in areas relevant to our practice area, such as review and analysis of trademark searches, preparation and prosecution of trademark applications (including drafting responses to Office Actions), and participation in TTAB proceedings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Aderant Expert Time (or a similar timekeeping program).

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