Trademark Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLPMinneapolis, MN
$225,000 - $265,000Hybrid

About The Position

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a highly motivated Trademark associate to join our Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property team providing strategic, business-focused guidance to top global brands and emerging innovators.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • 3-6 years of experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement (U.S. experience required; international experience a plus).
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advising on trademark use, policing, and brand protection strategies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs).
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills, with proven client-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-office team.
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Robust experience with trademark searching databases and tools, both subscription-based and free-of-charge

Nice To Haves

  • International experience

Responsibilities

  • U.S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management
  • Clearance, maintenance and enforcement
  • UDRP actions and other domain name disputes
  • TTAB proceedings
  • Licensing
  • Counterfeiting and trademark and copyright litigation
  • Conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance
  • Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO
  • Managing TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations
  • Drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters
  • Advising on trademark use, policing, and brand protection strategies
  • Handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs)
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