Associate Attorney (Trademark, Copywright & Advertising)

Oculus Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Oculus Group is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join its national IP practice focusing on trademark, copyright, advertising and media. The role offers exposure to counseling, prosecution and disputes across a broad IP portfolio for established brands and growing businesses.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant trademark experience, strong research, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a client‑facing team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant trademark experience.
• Experience with trademark counseling and/or prosecution.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, client-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Handle trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution and portfolio management.
• Support trademark enforcement and brand protection matters.
• Provide copyright counseling and related IP issues.
• Support advertising and marketing law work.
• Assist with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.
• Contribute to Copyright Office matters and NAD proceedings.
• Contribute to IP litigation and other contested matters.
• Assist with licensing and commercial IP agreements.
• Assist with sweepstakes and promotional matters.
• Address privacy-related issues affecting advertising, media and brands.

Skills

Trademark counseling

Trademark prosecution

Copyright counseling

Advertising law

IP litigation

Licensing agreements

Portfolio management

Brand protection

Trademark enforcement

Sweepstakes matters

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate – Trademark, Copyright & Advertising

Locations: Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Indianapolis, IN | Minneapolis, MN | Washington, DC

Experience: 2–5 Years

Work Model: Hybrid

The Opportunity

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join its growing trademark, copyright, advertising and media practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants a sophisticated and varied IP practice combining strategic counseling, prosecution and contentious matters. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced attorneys advising established companies and emerging businesses on the development, protection and enforcement of valuable brands and other intellectual property.

What You'll Work On

The associate will have the opportunity to handle a broad range of intellectual property matters, which may include:

• Trademark counseling, clearance, prosecution and portfolio management
• Trademark enforcement and brand protection matters
• Copyright counseling and related intellectual property issues
• Advertising and marketing law
• Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings
• Copyright Office matters
• National Advertising Division proceedings
• Intellectual property litigation and other contested matters
• Licensing and commercial IP agreements
• Sweepstakes and promotional matters
• Privacy-related issues affecting advertising, media and brands

The exact mix of work may vary based on the associate's experience, interests and the needs of the practice.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–5 years of relevant trademark experience
• Experience with trademark counseling and/or prosecution
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong academic credentials
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative, client-focused team

Experience involving copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes, privacy or contested IP matters is highly desirable but not required across every area.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to develop a well-rounded IP practice rather than focusing exclusively on trademark prosecution. The associate will gain exposure to sophisticated counseling and portfolio matters while also having opportunities to work on disputes and emerging issues involving advertising, media and intellectual property.

The firm offers a collaborative national platform, sophisticated client work and opportunities for continued professional development and advancement.

The firm operates on a hybrid schedule, with attorneys generally expected to work from the office approximately three days per week. The model is designed to support meaningful collaboration and client service while maintaining flexibility.

Additional compensation and benefits may include productivity and discretionary bonuses, health and insurance benefits, retirement benefits and other firm-sponsored programs.