IP Litigation Associate

About the role

Located in New York City, this mid‑level/senior associate position is within a leading international law firm’s expanding Trademark, Copyright & IP Litigation practice. The team advises major businesses and brands on sophisticated contentious and advisory matters spanning trademark, copyright, trade secrets, false advertising and internet law, offering the successful associate the opportunity to develop a broad IP disputes practice while working alongside a highly regarded specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Advise major businesses and brands on sophisticated contentious and advisory matters covering trademark, copyright, trade secrets, false advertising and internet law.
• Develop a broad IP disputes practice.
• Gain exposure to complex litigation and ongoing client counseling.
• Focus on brand protection and soft‑IP disputes rather than patent litigation.

Requirements

• Four to six years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in trademark, copyright and/or false advertising litigation.
• Experience with enforcement matters and strategic IP counseling is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admission, or eligibility for admission, to practice in New York.

Skills

• Excellent written advocacy.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.

Pay

Salary range: $310,000–$390,000.