Senior Intellectual Property Trademark Associate Attorney

A law firm in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Trademark Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in trademark law. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in all aspects of domestic and global trademark prosecution, strategy, enforcement, and management. They should excel in trademark counseling, clearance searches and analysis, prosecution and maintenance of trademarks, portfolio management, handling trademark disputes, internet and e-commerce issues, and online investigations and enforcement matters. Additionally, candidates should have experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements and contractual provisions related to intellectual property and trademarks. Familiarity with managing IP due diligence, litigation discovery, and handling trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead trademark prosecution efforts, advising clients on trademark matters, conducting clearance searches, and analyzing search results.
• Develop and implement strategic trademark plans to safeguard and enforce clients' trademark rights globally.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contractual provisions concerning intellectual property and trademarks.
• Manage trademark disputes and represent clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
• Conduct IP due diligence and coordinate litigation discovery related to trademark disputes.
• Provide legal counsel on internet and e-commerce issues affecting trademark rights and enforcement strategies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Connecticut, or eligibility for admission.
• 3-5 years of focused experience in trademark law, emphasizing prosecution and enforcement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trademark law and procedures, nationally and internationally.
• Strong proficiency in trademark counseling, clearance searches, and prosecution.
• Excellent skills in drafting, negotiation, and analytical reasoning.
• Experience with IP due diligence, litigation discovery, and TTAB proceedings preferred.
• Familiarity with internet and e-commerce issues related to trademark law.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Connecticut, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies.
• Ability to effectively manage and strategize trademark portfolios.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Location:

• Hartford, CT

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in trademark law, with a focus on prosecution and enforcement.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firms attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a business casual dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.