Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States. This position is for a Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate with three to seven years of experience preferred. The Nashville office is preferred, but candidates will be considered for any of the firm's offices including the virtual office, The Link. The associate will work primarily with attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage large domestic and international trademark portfolios
• Handle proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
• Work on trademark and copyright disputes
• Handle domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP)
• Conduct anticounterfeiting enforcement
• Draft and respond to demand letters
• Provide litigation support
• Manage copyright registration
• Handle trademark and copyright licensing and technology agreement work

Requirements

• Trademark litigation/TTAB experience (threshold requirement)
• Three to seven years of experience preferred
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which applying, or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible
• Excellent academic credentials
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Commitment to the community

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Pay

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $215,000 to $260,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.