Intellectual Property Associate

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is seeking an Associate to join the trademark, copyright, advertising and media practice within our Intellectual Property group. The position can be based in Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, or Washington, D.C. offices.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years’ experience in trademark law. Experience with copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes and privacy matters is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of trademark law experience.
• Experience with copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes and privacy matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and prosecute trademark matters; advise on copyright and advertising issues.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to support IP strategy and litigation readiness.

Skills

Trademark law

Copyright law

Advertising law

Client communication

Job description

Overview

• Opportunity to work on trademark, copyright, and advertising issues, which may include both counseling and prosecution matters, as well as contentious matters in courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Copyright Office, and the National Advertising Division.
• Experience with copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes, and privacy matters is a plus.
• Attorneys are asked to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week.

Posting details

Practice Area: Intellectual Property

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting for an Associate to join the trademark, copyright, advertising and media practice within our Intellectual Property group. The position can be based in our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, or Washington D.C. offices.

This position can offer the opportunity to work on trademark, copyright, and advertising issues, and may include both counseling and prosecution matters and contentious matters in courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Copyright Office, and the National Advertising Division. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years’ experience in trademark law. Experience with copyright, advertising, licensing, sweepstakes and privacy matters is a plus. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills.

We are looking for a collaborative, motivated associate who thrives in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.

Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $185,000 – $300,000.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law. The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

In alignment with applicable Colorado state law, applications for this role will be accepted through January 1, 2027.