Lateral Trademark Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Lateral Trademark Associate in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trademark law and be ready to take on significant client responsibilities. This role requires proactive engagement and the ability to provide high-quality services to both domestic and international clients.

Duties

• Train and supervise junior associates.
• Conduct trademark clearance searches and opinions.
• Prepare and prosecute trademark registration applications.
• Counsel clients on building and enforcing trademark portfolios.
• Manage trademark portfolios domestically and internationally.
• Handle disputes related to advertising, contests, and promotions.
• Provide copyright counseling and protection.
• Prepare and manage anti-counterfeiting litigation.
• Advise on domain name disputes.
• Engage in business development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5 years of trademark-focused legal experience.
• License to practice law in Illinois or eligibility to sit for the Illinois bar exam.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in trademark prosecution and infringement litigation.
• Experience with domain name disputes and advertising law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or another state.

Skills

• Strong legal reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with USPTO trademark examination is a plus.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(K) and profit sharing.
• Pre-tax transportation plan.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Back-up child, adult, and elder care.
• Stipend and interest-free loan program for law school students.
• Moving expenses and bar fees.
• Continuing legal education.
• Holiday and paid time off.
• Bonuses.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306