Trademark Attorney

Trademark Associate

Chicago, Illinois

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Trademark Associate to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in Chicago. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4-7 years of trademark experience who is looking to work with sophisticated domestic and international clients on brand protection, portfolio management, enforcement, and trademark strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and international trademark portfolios for a diverse client base.
• Provide trademark counseling, clearance, and risk assessment for new brands and product launches.
• Handle all aspects of domestic and international trademark prosecution.
• Draft and negotiate trademark-related agreements, including licensing matters.
• Develop and implement brand enforcement strategies, including cease-and-desist campaigns and online enforcement initiatives.
• Represent clients in TTAB proceedings, domain name disputes (UDRP), foreign oppositions, and trademark-related litigation matters.
• Partner directly with clients on complex global brand protection issues and broader intellectual property strategies.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4-7 years of substantive trademark experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Experience with trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution, licensing, enforcement, and portfolio management.
• Exposure to TTAB proceedings, UDRP disputes, trademark enforcement matters, and related litigation.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and client-management skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple competing deadlines.
• Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated domestic and international trademark matters for recognized brands and innovative businesses.
• Gain significant client contact and hands-on responsibility.
• Handle the full spectrum of trademark work, from counseling and prosecution to enforcement and disputes.
• Collaborate with a highly regarded intellectual property team in a collegial and entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong platform for professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.