Trademark Associate

Pirkey Barber PLLC

Pirkey Barber seeks Trademark Associate for managing U.S. and international trademark-related matters.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $168,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trademark law, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, while providing strategic counsel to clients on brand management and protection. Strong analytical, writing, and project management skills are essential for navigating complex legal matters and client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trademark ClearanceTrademark ProsecutionUSPTO Office ActionsClient Service SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Trademark LawTrademark Filing StrategiesInternational Trademark ProsecutionTTAB ProceedingsIP Litigation

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from Accredited Law SchoolActive Texas State Bar License

Industry Keywords

Brand StrategyTrademark Portfolio ManagementAnti-CounterfeitingDomain Name IssuesSocial Media Handles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and conduct U.S. and international trademark clearance searches and provide practical opinions to clients on risk and brand strategy.
Handle trademark prosecution matters including filing of U.S. applications, responses to office actions, and maintenance of global trademark portfolios.
Assist clients with brand protection, including monitoring and routine enforcement. Depending on the experience of the candidate, the role may also involve opposition/cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) or trademark litigation.
Counsel clients on domain name issues, social media handles/brands, licensing and assignment of trademarks.
Interface directly with clients — advising in-house legal and brand teams on brand rollout, portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting efforts, and clearance enforcement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school with an active Texas state bar license or eligibility to waive into the Texas bar
2-7 years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in trademark law, including prosecution, clearance, enforcement or portfolio management. Experience in TTAB or IP litigation is a plus but not required.
Strong experience in trademark clearance, filing strategies, responses to USPTO office actions, and international trademark prosecution.
Excellent writing, research, analytical and project-management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience managing competing priorities, multiple client matters and deadlines; highly organized, detail-oriented and business-minded.
Strong interpersonal and client-service skills; willingness to engage in client calls, deliver strategic advice and build relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Telehealth
Vision insurance