Senior Intellectual Property Trademark Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, 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 both 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, experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements and contractual provisions related to intellectual property and trademarks is highly valued. Familiarity with managing IP due diligence, litigation discovery, and handling trademark disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee trademark prosecution efforts, including advising clients on trademark matters, conducting thorough clearance searches, and analyzing search results.
• Develop and execute strategic trademark plans to safeguard and enforce clients' trademark rights globally.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and contractual provisions pertaining to 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 processes related to trademark disputes.
• Provide legal counsel on internet and e-commerce issues impacting trademark rights and enforcement strategies.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of New York or eligibility for admission.
• 3-5 years of focused experience in trademark law, emphasizing prosecution and enforcement.
• Profound knowledge of trademark law and procedures, both 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 New York or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Comprehensive 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:

• New York City, NY

Experience:

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

This firm is all about keeping costs low and revenue high--by servicing regional clients (including some impressive Manhattan companies) from their New Jersey offices. Although not terribly interested in glitz or glamour, this firm's practice areas, in particular ERISA and technology departments, do a good job of keeping step with their larger, more urban law firm competitors. Although one of New Jersey's largest and oldest firms, these lawyers try their best to keep a young attitude and management philosophy--and, according to our sources--are succeeding.