Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Title: Trademark Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Trademark Associate Attorney to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice group. The position provides an opportunity to engage in trademark matters and disputes on regional, national, and international levels. The firm values collaboration and mentorship, aiming to develop dynamic legal professionals.

Duties:

• Handle trademark clearance, filing strategy, and prosecution.
• Conduct enforcement investigations and draft cease and desist letters regarding trademark infringement.
• Negotiate co-existence and settlement agreements in trademark matters.
• Engage in transactional work related to advertising law, intellectual property, technology licensing, copyright, and social media.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled trademark practitioners for mentorship and training.

Requirements:

• Active law license.
• Minimum of 5+ years of trademark experience; consideration for candidates with less experience if they possess excellent training and trademark exposure.
• Strong research, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in a State Bar Association.

Job Location:

• Kansas City, MO

Skills:

• Proficient in trademark law and intellectual property.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

This law firm was started in the early 1850s and has offices in New York, Boston, Denver, Overland Park, Boulder, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Jefferson City. Its practice areas are environmental, wealth strategies, labor and employment, real estate, banking and creditor's rights litigation, energy, toxic and mass tort, intellectual property, tax and employee benefits, healthcare, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury, government relations and policyholder and insurance coverage.