Trademark - Mid-Level Associate

About the Role

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Trademark Associate to join our dynamic team in our Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, or Raleigh office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least 3 years of experience to contribute meaningfully to a busy practice and work on a diverse range of brand protection matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark clearance searches and analyze search results to provide advice regarding trademark availability.
• Handle domestic and international prosecution of trademark applications.
• Manage a large docket of trademark prosecution matters, ensuring timely responses to office actions and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist with trademark enforcement matters, including cease and desist letters, opposition/cancellation proceedings, social media takedowns, and domain name disputes.
• Support other attorneys on trademark and copyright litigation matters.
• Stay up-to-date on current trademark law and practice.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the firm’s Brand Protection team.

About the Firm

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations while maintaining a commitment to exceptional legal service and business acumen.

Locations

This position can be located in our Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, or Raleigh office. Our contemporary office spaces are designed to support concentration and collaboration, fostering a culture of teamwork to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law firm.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• At least 3 years of U.S. and international trademark prosecution and enforcement experience at a law firm.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Adaptability: Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Collaboration: Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff, and strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
• Problem Solving: Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions. Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Professionalism: Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.

Benefits

At Michael Best, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package designed to enhance employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. This includes:

• Competitive base pay and participation in the firm’s bonus program (subject to conditions and restrictions).
• Employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, elective or voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Eligible reimbursements.
• Participation in the firm’s 401k plan.

Pay

The annual compensation range for this role in our Illinois office is $200,000 - $245,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position is considered full-time.