Trademark Associate

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is currently seeking a Trademark Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience to join its Intellectual Property practice group. The position involves a full spectrum of trademark and copyright responsibilities, including prosecution, enforcement, and portfolio management. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented attorney interested in a strategic and client-focused trademark practice within a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Buffalo, NY

Duties:

• Assist with all phases of domestic and international trademark and copyright matters

• Conduct trademark searches and provide risk assessments for clearance and usage

• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications through the USPTO

• Maintain and manage global trademark portfolios for clients across multiple industries

• Advise clients on enforcement strategies, including cease-and-desist letters and opposition/cancellation actions

• Support litigation related to trademark and copyright infringement

• Handle copyright registration and protection strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams to provide comprehensive IP counsel

Requirements:

• 3 to 7 years of relevant legal experience in trademark and copyright law

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trademark matters and deadlines

• Experience in portfolio management, prosecution, and enforcement actions

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY or NJ preferred based on office location)

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in USPTO practices and procedures

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

• Detail-oriented with sound legal judgment

• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and long-term disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Pension plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Professional development and continuing legal education support

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.