Senior Intellectual Property Trademark Associate Attorney

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of trademark prosecution, including counseling clients on trademark matters, conducting clearance searches, and analyzing search results.
• Develop and execute trademark strategies to protect and enforce clients' trademark rights globally.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contractual provisions related to intellectual property and trademarks.
• Handle trademark disputes, including proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
• Conduct IP due diligence and manage litigation discovery processes in trademark disputes.
• Advise clients on internet and e-commerce issues affecting trademark rights and enforcement.

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 experience practicing trademark law, with a focus on prosecution and enforcement.
• Strong understanding of trademark law and procedures, both domestic and international.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with IP due diligence and managing trademark litigation discovery.
• 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:

• Proficiency in trademark counseling, clearance searches, and prosecution.
• Ability to manage trademark portfolios effectively and strategically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Location:

• Stamford, CT

Experience:

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

This law firm is present in Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC. Their practice areas include commercial litigation, individual clients, energy and utility law, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and business law and real estate, environment and land use. With around 300 attorneys, this 100-year old firm has gained a superior and a high value reputation over the years and is well-positioned to provide help for regional, national and international clients.