Position Summary

Seed IP Law Group is seeking a mid-level associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its Trademark Group in the Seattle office. The role involves counseling on a broad range of domestic and international trademark, copyright, domain name, and related IP matters.

Experience

2-5 years

‍Work Location

Seattle, WA. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities include:

• Trademark clearance, counseling, prosecution, portfolio management
• Handling opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
• Advising on global brand protection and enforcement strategies, including anti-counterfeiting
• Domain name and other online enforcement, including UDRP proceedings and marketplace  and app store enforcement, as well as defending online uses
• Support internet and tech policy initiatives, including ICANN engagement
• Providing copyright guidance and managing copyright registration and maintenance
• Support IP litigation matters (as needed)

 Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of trademark-focused experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong skills in trademark prosecution and enforcement, with familiarity in copyright and domain name issues
• Excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice and good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required

‍Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000, depending on experience, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus of 10%. Seed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with match and profit sharing; flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation; an annual wellness benefit; access to a mindfulness app; and employee assistance programs. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week.‍

About Seed IP

Seed IP Law Group is a leading intellectual property law firm based in Seattle. It provides comprehensive legal assistance in all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and unfair competition, confidential information, due diligence, intellectual property licensing, and all related litigation. Seed IP's clients range in size from individuals and start-up companies to established multinational corporations in alternative energy, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer products and services, electronics and semiconductors, engineering, medical devices, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, software and internet, and telecommunications.

Seed IP Law Group is ranked nationally by Best Law Firms in four practice areas and ranked regionally in five practice areas. Seed IP has been recognized as one of Washington State’s Best Workplaces and among the top 10 law firms (with 100 or fewer attorneys) nationally for its minority representation in its attorney ranks.

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Seed IP Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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