Trademark Associate

Pay scale: $200000- $250000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Trademark Associate to join its trademark practice in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to engage in substantive trademark work, including some copyright and IP agreement responsibilities, while collaborating with partners in a growing practice group serving a sophisticated client base.

Duties

• Manage a diverse portfolio of domestic and international trademark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Develop and execute prosecution strategies, including overcoming refusals.
• Perform trademark clearance searches and assessments.
• Assess copyrightability and prosecute copyright applications.
• Advise clients on brand launches and enforcement strategies.
• Prepare and advise on commercial agreements related to intellectual property.
• Handle enforcement matters, including TTAB proceedings and federal court cases.
• Collaborate with international counsel on cross-border trademark strategies.
• Mentor associates and paralegals within the practice group.

Requirements

• 5+ years of substantive trademark experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong background in trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Experience with international trademark portfolios.
• Excellent writing and client-communication skills.
• Collaborative working style and creative problem-solving approach.
• Admission to the Illinois bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois bar.

Skills

• Proactive management of legal matters.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Retirement Savings Plans with Firm Matching.
• Paid Leave Benefits, including Holidays.
• Disability Insurance (Firm Paid).
• Life Insurance (Firm Paid).
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Flexible Work Hours.
• Hybrid Work Option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Benefits.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement with Firm Contribution.
• Firm Sponsored Social Events and Team Building Activities.

Focused and determined, this intellectual property boutique has made a name for itself in the areas of IP protection, strategy, dispute resolution, and licensing. Associates wishing to perform complex, sophisticated trademark, copyright, and patent work and to learn from highly talented senior partners will find this firm an excellent match. With offices strategically placed in tech hubs across the nation, this firm provides an intimate, focused environment with excellent professional development opportunities.

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Job ID: 436480