Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Newark, NJ is seeking a skilled Trademark Associate Attorney with 5-6 years of experience. This position is ideal for a self-driven legal professional with a strong background in trademark prosecution, licensing, litigation, and enforcement, including anti-counterfeiting matters. The role involves working within a collaborative team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, where attention to detail and the ability to manage a dynamic caseload are essential.

Duties:

• Manage trademark prosecution and enforcement cases
• Oversee trademark licensing agreements and provide strategic legal advice
• Handle trademark litigation cases, including anti-counterfeiting actions
• Collaborate closely with a team of attorneys and support staff
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property rights, protection, and enforcement
• Monitor and address trademark infringement issues for clients
• Participate in client consultations and develop tailored legal strategies

Requirements:

• 5-6 years of relevant trademark experience
• Expertise in trademark prosecution, licensing, and litigation
• Strong understanding of anti-counterfeiting and enforcement legal strategies
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work well within a team-focused environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• State Bar Admission in New Jersey

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in managing multiple cases simultaneously
• Skilled in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing legal documents
• High level of accuracy in managing trademark portfolios and legal filings

Job Location:

• Newark, NJ

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.