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Trademark Law Associate 
Category Intellectual Property  
Description

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) is seeking an Associate attorney with 1-3 years of trademark experience to join our Intellectual Property Group in our Burlington, Vermont office.

This is a unique opportunity to work with and learn from a team of sophisticated intellectual property professionals in Burlington, consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. by numerous publications and polls. Burlington provides a vibrant cultural environment, a thriving downtown, a welcoming community, easy access to mountains and lakes, and short commutes. Our intellectual property lawyers have worked at some of the largest firms, IP practices, and corporations in the U.S., but choose to live in Burlington because lifestyle is a priority. We serve a wide range of local, regional, national and international clients.

This Associate will work on a variety of trademark, copyright and related unfair competition and advertising issues, including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters; amicable resolution of U.S. and multi-national intellectual property disputes; opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB); copyright filings; URDP complaints; and website and mobile application policies. The work will also include negotiating intellectual property related agreements such as coexistence agreements, licenses and rights transfer agreements and providing litigation support on TTAB proceedings and federal court actions in the trademark, copyright and advertising fields.

DRM is committed to investing in our attorneys’ professional growth and development. We offer excellent mentorship and training, as well as leading technology, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including industry-leading paid parental leave and two generous retirement plans.

Please submit a cover letter and transcript along with resume for consideration.

 
Position Requirements

We have a strong preference for candidates who have:

  • One to three years of trademark experience, including reviewing trademark searches, drafting clearance opinions and preparing USPTO office action responses;

  • Additional experience in intellectual property or other transactions;

  • Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail;

  • Excellent analytical and writing skills; and

  • Superb academic credentials.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Keywords  
Position Trademark Law Associate  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s)  
Location Burlington  
About the Organization  
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at DRM without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. DRM is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. DRM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Firm has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

"Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws" and link to the three posters: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster (FMLA regulations were revised to allow for electronic posting as long as such posting otherwise meets the requirements of the regulations.); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster. You can copy the links below and paste into your browser.

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm?p_eeo=1
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm  

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