IP Litigation Partner
About the role
A bit about us: Our client is a well-established, full-service regional law firm with a respected intellectual property practice. The Firm's IP group handles the full lifecycle of brand protection, from clearance and prosecution through licensing, enforcement, and trial, giving its litigators a deep bench and a steady pipeline of sophisticated trademark and copyright matters. The Firm is seeking a partner-level IP litigation attorney to join its New York team and take a lead role in trying cases.
Lead role on federal court IP matters, with real first-chair trial opportunity; Strong, collaborative IP team with full prosecution, clearance, and transactional support behind your litigation practice; Autonomy to run matters independently while working alongside experienced partners and associates; Merit-based advancement in a professional environment committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support teams of IP litigators in federal court matters, including depositions, trial preparation, and trial
- Handle opposition and cancellation proceedings before the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Prepare trademark clearance opinions and prosecute trademark and copyright applications
- Draft and negotiate coexistence agreements and license agreements