Professional Resume Template for
Trademark Attorney
Clara H. Sterling
Washington, D.C.
(202) 555-0143
clara.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/clara-sterling-ip | clarasterling.com
Professional Summary
Intellectual property attorney specializing in trademark prosecution and brand protection with 6 years of practice directing global brand portfolios. Expertise includes USPTO office action responses, TTAB opposition proceedings, copyright registration, and domain name disputes. Successfully managed over 450 active trademarks across 18 countries, achieving a 92% registration success rate. Proficient with USPTO TSDR/TEAS, SAEGIS, Alt Legal, and DocketTrak.
Work Experience
Trademark Attorney — Vanguard Legal Group
Washington, D.C. | September 2022 – Present
- Prosecuted 180+ domestic and international trademark applications annually before the USPTO, maintaining a 94% approval rate and saving clients $45,000 in refiling fees.
- Represented clients in 14 TTAB opposition and cancellation actions, securing favorable settlements or judgments in 11 cases to protect brand equity worth $8.5M.
- Conducted 120+ comprehensive trademark clearance searches using SAEGIS annually, identifying potential conflicts and reducing infringement risk by 40%.
- Negotiated and drafted 15 trademark coexistence and licensing agreements, resolving multi-jurisdictional disputes for retail and technology clients.
Intellectual Property Associate — Evergreen IP Law
Boston, MA | September 2020 – August 2022
- Drafted 85+ responses to USPTO Office Actions, resolving substantive refusals including likelihood of confusion and descriptiveness in 82% of cases.
- Managed a docket of 320+ trademark registrations across 12 countries, coordinating with foreign associates to ensure timely renewals and maintenance.
- Conducted brand protection audits for 8 e-commerce clients, identifying and taking down 150+ counterfeiting listings, recovering $65,000 in lost revenues.
- Researched and drafted briefs for 6 trademark litigation cases in federal district courts, contributing to summary judgment motions.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Presidio School of Law · Boston, MA · 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Prestonbury University · Prestonbury, VT · 2017
Skills
Trademark clearance, USPTO prosecution, TTAB opposition and cancellation, Brand protection, Licensing agreements, Foreign associate coordination, Coexistence agreements, IP litigation support, Alt Legal, SAEGIS, DocketTrak, USPTO TSDR/TEAS, Copyright registration, Domain name disputes
Projects
Global E-Commerce Brand Protection Campaign
Role: Lead Trademark Counsel
Tools: Alt Legal, SAEGIS, USPTO TEAS, Corsearch
Devised trademark clearance and filing strategy for a consumer electronics startup launching in 8 countries, securing 18 national registrations within 14 months.
Coexistence Negotiation and Settlement
Role: Trademark Attorney
Tools: Alt Legal, LexisNexis
Negotiated a global trademark coexistence agreement between a hospitality client and a major retail chain, protecting the client's $2.4M brand expansion.
Certifications
- Admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar (2020)
- Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Publications: Author of 'Trademark Protection in E-Commerce' in IP Law Review (2024)
- Affiliations: Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Job Market Insights
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Trademark Attorney
Job Market Insights
$125,000
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$210,000
Avg:
$165,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for specialized Trademark Attorneys is driven by corporate brand expansions, startup growth, and the rapid rise of digital platforms and e-commerce. As global markets integrate and online commerce expands, companies must secure and protect their brand identities across multiple jurisdictions. The integration of artificial intelligence in trademark search software is expected to streamline initial clearance, allowing attorneys to focus more heavily on strategic counseling and enforcement. General employment for lawyers is projected to grow 4% over the next decade.
4% growth over 10 years
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