Trademark Associate (Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Salt Lake City, UT) (#1047)

About the role

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an Associate attorney with two to four years of experience in the intellectual property field to join the Trademark, Copyright + Advertising department in the Minneapolis, New York, Denver, or Salt Lake City office.

Responsibilities

• Trademark strategy, clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters, domestic and international
• Copyright strategy, analysis and filings and handling digital content issues such as fair use, URDP complaints and online enforcement and take down requests
• Drafting intellectual property related agreements such as licenses and rights transfer agreements
• Assistance with due diligence in purchase, sale, and financing transactions that relate to intellectual property assets
• Handling of opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (with litigation support as needed)
• Work on advertising, marketing and unfair competition matters

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Two to four years of intellectual property experience in the trademark and copyright field, including trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement; copyright prosecution and enforcement; domain name disputes and UDRP proceedings; intellectual property assignments or licensing; intellectual property-related due diligence in corporate transactions; and DMCA compliance matters
• Exemplary organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters
• Track record of successfully managing client projects and deadlines with independence
• Experience with client interactions and direct communications
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong academic performance
• Bar admission in Minnesota, New York, Colorado, or Utah

Qualifications

• The Following Qualifications Are Required
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Two to four years of intellectual property experience in the trademark and copyright field, including trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement; copyright prosecution and enforcement; domain name disputes and UDRP proceedings; intellectual property assignments or licensing; intellectual property-related due diligence in corporate transactions; and DMCA compliance matters
• Exemplary organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters
• Track record of successfully managing client projects and deadlines with independence
• Experience with client interactions and direct communications
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong academic performance
• Bar admission in Minnesota, New York, Colorado, or Utah
• Candidates who have experience on intellectual property agreements (in addition to licensing) and/or experience in advertising, contest, sweepstakes, and media/entertainment matters are preferred.
• For Denver and Minneapolis applicants only: The salary range for this position is $205,000 - $255,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
• For New York applicants only: The salary range for this position is $245,000 - $300,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Back-up child and elder care program
• Education and college advising program
• Virtual tutoring
• Wellbeing programs and activities
• Mass transit program (certain offices)
• Travel assistance program
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost

Pay

• Salary range for this position is $205,000 - $255,000 for Minneapolis, New York, Denver, or Salt Lake City office
• Salary range for this position is $245,000 - $300,000 for New York office

Schedule

• Full-time

Skills

• Superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry
• Strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology
• Focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: Banking and Financial Institutions Development and Infrastructure Energy & Natural Resources Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Healthcare Technology