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Apple

Trademark Counsel

Cupertino, CA

$204K - $307K/yr

Description We are looking for an attorney to join Apple's Trademark Team in the role of Trademark Counsel. The position is responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an ...

Apple

Trademark Counsel

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Description We are looking for an attorney to join Apple's Trademark Team in the role of Trademark Counsel. The position is responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an ...

AstraZeneca

Global Trademark Counsel

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

$175K - $263K/yr

Global Trademark Counsel Gaithersburg, MD, we are also open to candidates based in Wilmington, DE Global Legal Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office We are seeking a Trademark Counsel to ...

Google

Associate Trademark Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site

Provide legal counsel on trademark intermediary liability issues, including developing removal policies, advising on removal requests, and counseling product teams. * Counsel product teams on the ...

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Shell

Trademark Legal Counsel

Houston, TX · On-site

$178K - $266K/yr

The Trademark Legal Counsel will support the management and protection of Shell's global trademark portfolio, including licensing activities and anti-counterfeiting efforts. This role requires ...

Stellantis

Staff Attorney - Trademark

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The position supports a large, complex global trademark portfolio and works closely with the Chief Trademark Counsel, paralegals, business stakeholders, and outside counsel worldwide. The Staff ...

Shell

Trademark Legal Counsel (Houston)

Houston, TX · On-site

$178K - $266K/yr

The Trademark Legal Counsel will support the management and protection of Shell's global trademark portfolio, including licensing activities and anti-counterfeiting efforts. This role requires ...

Stellantis

Staff Attorney - Trademark

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site +1

The position supports a large, complex global trademark portfolio and works closely with the Chief Trademark Counsel, paralegals, business stakeholders, and outside counsel worldwide. The Staff ...

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How much do trademark counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for trademark counsel in the United States is $191,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $253,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Trademark Counsel position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trademark Counsel, you need a strong background in intellectual property law, particularly trademark prosecution, litigation, and portfolio management, supported by a Juris Doctorate and bar admission. Familiarity with docketing systems, trademark search databases, and often the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) platforms is vital. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and strategic thinking are critical soft skills for managing complex cases and advising clients or internal stakeholders. These abilities enable effective protection and enforcement of trademark rights, reducing legal risks for organizations.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Trademark Counsel?

As a Trademark Counsel, your daily tasks usually include conducting trademark searches and clearance, preparing and filing trademark applications, and responding to office actions from trademark authorities. You will routinely advise business units or clients on brand strategy, manage trademark portfolios, and handle enforcement actions such as cease-and-desist letters or oppositions. Collaboration with marketing, product development, or international legal teams is also common to ensure all trademark and brand protection efforts align with organizational goals. This role requires balancing fast-paced deadlines with thorough legal research and client communication to effectively safeguard intellectual property assets.

What does a Trademark Counsel do?

A Trademark Counsel is a legal professional who specializes in trademark law, advising companies on trademark selection, registration, enforcement, and protection. They conduct trademark searches, file applications, manage brand portfolios, and handle disputes such as oppositions or infringement claims. They also work to ensure that a company's trademarks are properly used and legally protected in various markets.

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Infographic showing various Trademark Counsel job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $191,250 per year, or $91.9 per hour.

Trademark Counsel

Apple

Cupertino, CA

$204K - $307K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 676 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly! Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
Do you love taking on big challenges without precedent? Do you possess a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation? As a part of our Legal group, you’ll help uphold Apple’s high ethical and corporate standards, as well as defend our intellectual property. You’ll help provide legal support for all our products and businesses across the globe. Working for a company that invents entire categories and industries means you’ll be challenged to creatively apply your deep legal expertise to rare and often unexplored aspects of the law. Together with your team, you’ll provide the critical support needed worldwide for all Apple products and businesses.
Description
We are looking for an attorney to join Apple’s Trademark Team in the role of Trademark Counsel. The position is responsible for advising on a broad range of trademark matters with an emphasis on clearance, prosecution, dispute work, as well as experience in managing a large global trademark portfolio. The candidate must have experience in managing complex global disputes and be able to solve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways, while maintaining an acceptable level of legal risk in a fast-paced environment. This attorney will share responsibility with Apple’s other trademark attorneys and specialists for the company’s trademark practice.
Preferred Qualifications
Self-starter who can learn quickly and has ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently managing a busy day to day portfolio and collaborate with a large team.
Detail oriented and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Works well under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver practical business advice.
Strong business acumen with the ability to exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
Creative problem-solver with ability to resolve complex issues in creative and efficient ways.
Experience in technology and consumer electronics industries a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years as a practicing attorney in trademark law with extensive US and international experience in clearance, prosecution, and dispute work.
Significant experience prosecuting trademark applications at the USPTO, with insight and knowledge of USPTO trademark procedures.
Experience managing foreign counsel on international clearance, prosecution and disputes.
JD or equivalent and admission to at least one US state bar.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $204,700 and $307,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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