Intellectual Property Trademark Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Cleveland is actively seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Trademark Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience in trademarks. The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in handling substantive trademark issues, global portfolio management, and experience with copyright matters, trade dress, and domain name matters. This role requires superior written and oral communication skills, a strong desire for teamwork, excellent academic credentials, and comfort working in a busy practice with client interaction.

Duties:

• Manage substantive trademark issues, including prosecution and litigation matters.
• Oversee global portfolio management for clients.
• Provide legal advice on copyright matters, trade dress, and domain name issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to intellectual property matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop strategic solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with trademarks.
• Significant experience in substantive trademark issues and global portfolio management.
• Familiarity with copyright matters, trade dress, and domain name issues.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Desire for teamwork and collaboration.
• Comfort working in a busy legal practice with client interaction.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Expertise in trademark prosecution and litigation.
• Strong understanding of global portfolio management.
• Knowledge of copyright matters, trade dress, and domain name issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable handling client interactions in a legal setting.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.