Trademark Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trademark Partner in Buffalo, NY, with over 10 years of experience in intellectual property law. The ideal candidate will have expertise in trademark prosecution, management of international trademark portfolios, and enforcement. A portable book of business and a client portfolio in intellectual property matters are preferred.

Duties

• Advise clients on trademark protection and perform clearance searches.
• Prosecute U.S. trademark applications and manage oppositions.
• Coordinate global trademark portfolio coverage with foreign associates.
• Draft license and transactional agreements.
• Send and respond to cease and desist letters.
• Collaborate with the M&A team on trademark diligence.
• Appear before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Leadership and client service excellence.
• Team development and practice growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.