Patent Attorney

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

Job summary

Verrus, a premier intellectual property boutique in New York, seeks an associate with 2–4 years of trademark and/or design patent experience for a hybrid role. The candidate will handle clearance, prosecution, and portfolio management while advising on strategy and enforcement across leading brands.

The position requires a New York Bar admission and USPTO registration or eligibility, with opportunities for significant client contact and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in trademark and/or design patent practice.
• Strong academic credentials from law school (2020–2023).
• Demonstrated interest in trademark and design patent law with patent knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trademark knowledge

Design patent

Analytical skills

IP strategy

Education

J.D. (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