Patent Attorney

Verrus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sophisticated IP Work

Broad Practice Exposure

Professional Development

Collaborative Culture

Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

Verrus in New York is seeking an associate to join its trademark and design patent team. The role focuses on clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and client counseling for leading brands.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of trademark/design patent experience, are NY Bar members in good standing and registered with the USPTO or eligible to sit for the patent bar; strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in trademark and/or design patent practice.
• New York Bar in good standing and USPTO registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle U.S. trademark and design patent clearance, prosecution, maintenance, portfolio management, and client counseling
• Advise clients on trademark and design patent protection, enforcement, portfolio strategy
• Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licenses and coexistence agreements
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop practical IP strategies across matters

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Legal reasoning

Education

JD (2020–2023)

Job description

Location

New York - Hybrid role

$180,000–$200,000

About The Firm:

The firm is a highly regarded intellectual property boutique with a long-standing reputation for excellence in trademark, copyright, and design patent law. They have extensive experience advising some of the world's most recognized brands and is known for providing sophisticated, strategic counsel across a broad range of intellectual property matters.

Their trademark prosecution and design patent practice is seeking an associate to join its highly regarded team. The group focuses primarily on trademark and design patent counseling, trademark clearance, prosecution, and maintenance, representing a diverse portfolio of leading global and consumer-facing brands.

Responsibilities:

• Trademark & Design Patent: Handle U.S. trademark and design patent clearance, prosecution, maintenance, portfolio management, and client counseling
• IP Strategy & Counseling: Advise clients on trademark and design patent protection, enforcement, portfolio strategy, and related matters
• Agreements & Transactions: Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licenses and coexistence agreements, and assist with IP due diligence
• Client & Team Collaboration: Work closely with clients and colleagues to develop practical, commercially focused IP strategies across a range of matters

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in trademark and/or design patent practice, preferably at a leading law firm or sophisticated IP practice
• Education: 2020–2023 law school graduate with strong academic credentials
• IP Knowledge: Demonstrated interest in trademark and design patent law, with a strong understanding of patent law; design patent experience is a plus
• Bar & USPTO: Member in good standing of the New York Bar and registered with the USPTO, or eligible to sit for the USPTO Patent Bar
• Legal Skills: Excellent analytical, research, writing, reasoning, and communication skills

Benefits of Firm:

• Sophisticated IP Work: Work on complex trademark, design patent, licensing, and transactional matters for leading brands
• Broad Practice Exposure: Gain experience across portfolio management, clearance, prosecution, counseling, and IP due diligence
• Professional Development: Work alongside experienced IP attorneys in a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Collaborative Culture: Join a collegial team focused on mentorship, teamwork, and exceptional client service
• Hybrid Schedule: Attorneys are expected in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with occasional Thursdays for firm events; additional in-office attendance is welcome