Mid-Level Trademark Associate

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international trademark portfolios
• Handle trademark prosecution matters before the USPTO and coordinate with foreign counsel worldwide
• Develop and implement trademark protection and enforcement strategies, including online brand protection initiatives
• Conduct trademark clearance searches and prepare risk assessments
• Support Trademark Trial and Appeal Board opposition, cancellation, and appeal proceedings
• Counsel clients on copyright protection, registration, licensing, and enforcement matters
• Address digital content issues, including fair use, online brand protection, domain name disputes, UDRP proceedings, and DMCA takedown matters
• Draft and negotiate trademark, copyright, and other intellectual-property agreements
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence in M&A, financing, and strategic transactions
• Collaborate directly with clients and contribute to business development initiatives

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 3–6 years of trademark experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or leading IP boutique
• Experience handling the responsibilities outlined above
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clients
• Experience communicating directly with clients and managing projects and deadlines
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or ability to obtain admission by waiver

Compensation

Hours Expectations & Compensation
The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours.

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $193,000 - $295,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.