Associate IP Attorney (Trademark)

Job Description

Job Description

Larkin Hoffman is seeking a Trademark Attorney to join our Intellectual Property Department as an Associate Attorney. This position will work closely with other members of our Intellectual Property practice group to advise a broad range of clients on the management and protection of brands, trademarks and copyrights worldwide. The successful candidate will have experience in trademark prosecution, clearance,  enforcement, and brand protection strategies. Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple matters at a time, and strong writing skills, as well as the ability to communicate trademark and other legal issues in a clear and concise manner.  Candidates should have a genuine interest in building a career in brand management and trademark law.  While trademarks will be the primary area of focus, this position will also provide the opportunity to develop skills in drafting and negotiating information technology agreements and in data privacy.

We are looking for candidates with 2-6 years of trademark experience, a strong desire to become an expert in trademark law and information technology, and who are admitted or eligible for admission to practice in the state of Minnesota.

Larkin Hoffman is motivated to attract and retain talented and diverse professionals into our growing firm and is committed to training and professional development. We continuously undertake strategic efforts to advance diversity and foster a respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace. Working at Larkin Hoffman also has the benefit of being in a prime office location outside the downtown core at Normandale Lake Office Park in Bloomington, MN for easy access with complimentary parking.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist firm attorneys and firm clients in the area of trademark protection, including searching and mark clearance; trademark filing and prosecution in the US and internationally by working directly with foreign counsel; trademark enforcement; and related counseling.
• Provide counseling related to copyright issues and the filing of copyright applications
• Provide advising on issues related to domain names, social media and protection of rights on-line
• Assist firm attorneys in the review and negotiation of   information technology agreements and the drafting of privacy policies

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All search firm contacts regarding attorney candidates, either in writing or by telephone, must be made through the Firm’s Director of Administration and Talent, Nora Klaphake. No search firm representatives shall contact any Larkin Hoffman attorney or employee without express written authorization from the Director of Administration and Talent. If you would like to submit a candidate for this or any other attorney position, please send a blind submission summarizing the candidate’s experience omitting the candidate’s name, current employer or any other identifying information to Nora Klaphake at  nklaphake@larkinhoffman.com .

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