Senior Legal Associate, Trademarks

Requisition Number: 160134

Position Title: Senior Legal Specialist I

External Description:

EA is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for personal computers, mobile devices, handheld game players, and advanced entertainment systems. EA’s brands include the Battlefield game franchise, Need for Speed game franchise, The Sims game franchise, along with many EA SPORTS game franchises.  

EA is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Trademark Specialist to work in EA’s Legal Department in Redwood Shores, California, under the supervision of the Trademark Counsel and to provide support to our product, marketing, and business teams on trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement matters.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-starter, who is inquisitive and has a passion for video games and technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct preliminary US and international screening searches using Corsearch and the Internet; analyze screening and search results and draft summaries and recommendations for counsel.
• Manage EA’s worldwide trademark portfolio, including all records relating to domestic and international trademark matters; manage docket to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and electronically file U.S. trademark applications and other trademark prosecution documents, including amendments, renewals, and assignments.
• Correspond with and instruct outside US and foreign counsel regarding foreign trademark applications, registrations, and disputes.
• Review watch notices and draft letters to applicants of conflicting or infringing marks.
• Gather evidence to support trademark proceedings and litigation such as appeals, oppositions, and cancellation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research or other research projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or AA Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program a plus.
• At least 3 years trademark experience at in-house legal department or law firm.
• Strong research skills using on-line tools including the USPTO website, WebTMS, international databases, and Corsearch.
• Familiarity with the laws and rules that govern trademarks in the US and internationally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced legal department.
• Experience with video games a plus.

 

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

EEOText: EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况、退伍军人身份或其他任何受法律保护的特征等因素的影响。 我们也会遵照相关法律，考虑雇佣带犯罪记录的合格申请者。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。

Days Open: 121

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。