Trademark Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a Trademark Associate with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience to join its Intellectual Property group. The successful candidate will support domestic and international trademark portfolios and provide strategic legal counsel across trademark, copyright, and brand protection matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an IP attorney looking to take on sophisticated work in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Albany, NY

Duties:

• Conduct trademark searches and provide risk assessments for proposed marks

• Manage prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement of domestic and international trademark portfolios

• Advise on complex legal and business issues involving trademarks and copyrights

• Prepare and file applications and responses with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

• Handle trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings

• Provide counsel on copyright issues and brand enforcement strategies

• Assist with litigation related to trademark and copyright infringement

• Collaborate with legal teams across practice areas to develop client-focused IP strategies

Requirements:

• 3 to 7 years of experience handling trademark and copyright matters

• Proven ability to manage multiple client matters efficiently

• Experience with U.S. and international IP filings and prosecution procedures

• Familiarity with USPTO rules and procedures

• Strong understanding of intellectual property litigation principles

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (admission in NY or NJ preferred, based on office location)

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Strategic thinking and practical problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients across diverse industries

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and long-term disability insurance

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Pension plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Professional development 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.