SUMMARY

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, blockchain technology, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

The Trademark and Brand Management Group is seeking a highly experienced Trademark Counsel, 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 have a strong background in trademark prosecution, counseling, and TTAB practice, have meticulous attention to detail, and a real enjoyment for practicing in this area. 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, UDRP disputes, 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

• Strong knowledge of and experience with USPTO and TTAB practice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and multiple clients with pragmatism, diligence, collegiality, and excellent judgment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of trademark law experience.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.