Trademark Attorney

Lawhive•New York City, NY

33d•$190,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lawhive is a new kind of law firm - one designed around attorneys, not just clients. We’re building a future where lawyers can focus on what they do best: delivering excellent legal advice, without the noise of admin, inefficient tools, or unnecessary overhead. Our platform supports experienced attorneys through AI and a purpose-built technology for completing legal work We specialise in helping individuals and small businesses with legal issues that matter deeply to them. From trademarks and patents through to disputes and consumer rights. Behind the scenes, our AI supports routine admin and document work, helping you get back hours each week. We’re on a mission to make legal help more accessible and affordable, and we believe the best way to do that is by empowering great lawyers to do their best work. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, legal team backed by top-tier investors including Google Ventures, Balderton, and TQ Ventures. We’ve just raised one of the largest Series A rounds in 2024 and are growing fast - with you at the centre of our next chapter. As Lawhive’s Trademark Attorney, you will manage a high-volume portfolio of trademark matters, from clearance and prosecution to enforcement and client advice. In addition to core trademark work, you will partner closely with our Product and Engineering teams, acting as a subject matter expert to help shape LawyerOS , our AI-powered legal platform. Acting as a key part of the feedback loop between our users and tech teams, you will advise on key product features and workflows to help ensure our tools reflect real-world trademark practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on trademark work and is excited about the impact of AI on the legal system.

Requirements

5+ years experience in US Trademark Law
Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload
Successful track record of prosecuting a significant number of trademarks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively
A strong interest in AI and how it can be used to improve the legal system
Empathy and patience when dealing with questions
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment considered a bonus

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of trademark applications and responses to office actions
Advise clients on legal merits, potential outcomes, and next steps.
Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. trademark applications
Handle office actions, responses, oppositions, and cancellations
Conduct trademark searches and provide risk assessments
Draft cease-and-desist letters, coexistence agreements, and settlement arrangements
Assist with brand enforcement, monitoring, and infringement matters
Support licensing, assignments, and other IP-related transactions
Provide general trademark strategy guidance to business stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with our Product and Engineering teams to review and provide feedback on product features for Lawhive’s AI platform, LawyerOS, affecting trademark matters
Advise on edge cases, risk scenarios, and regulatory considerations
Participate in user testing, feature scoping, and documentation reviews

Benefits

Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover
Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave
401k: Matching contribution up to 2% of salary
Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD

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