Senior IP Attorney (Partner Track)

Alaska Department of Law; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTW Law seeks a senior IP attorney to lead trademark prosecution and enforcement for a diverse client base focused on AI, technology, and gaming. The role emphasizes independent management of complex matters with top-tier quality and business judgment.

The successful candidate will bring 7–12+ years of trademark/IP experience, portable business, and strong communication skills in a collaborative boutique setting, with a defined path toward partnership.

Qualifications

• Deep fluency in trademark prosecution and enforcement, including oppositions before the USPTO, cancellations, cease and desist matters, and related disputes.
• 7–12+ years of trademark/IP experience, with a strong background in both prosecution and enforcement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication that is clear, practical, and strategically sound.
• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• An existing portable book of business or demonstrable ability to originate and grow client relationships; $200,000–$500,000 range preferred.
• High autonomy and self-direction with the ability to work collaboratively and accept feedback in a boutique environment.
• Professional maturity and low-drama collaboration to support a high-trust culture.
• Tech savviness and familiarity with AI tools in legal practice to build a tech-forward firm.
• Interest in building with the firm, not operating in isolation; ownership potential through partnership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior attorney responsible for trademark prosecution and enforcement matters.
• Manage complex client work independently to a high standard of quality, responsiveness, and business judgment.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth and maintain strong client relationships.
• Take ownership within the defined practice lane and serve as primary contact for client accounts.
• Pathway to equity partnership with a clear, structured trajectory for proven performers.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

IP experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Portable book of business

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Tech savviness (AI tools)

Building in firm

Anti-counterfeiting

Referral network

Job description

SeniorIPAttorney:PartnerTrackata Boutique IP Firm

Trademark,BrandProtection&Enforcement|BoutiqueIPPractice

• Location: Washington,D.C.(hybridpreferred;opentostrongcandidatesinotherU.S.markets as a remote role)
• BarRequirement: D.C.BarrequiredorimmediateeligibilitytowaiveintoD.C.
• ExperienceLevel: 7–12+yearsofsubstantivetrademarkexperience,withstrongbackground in prosecution and enforcement
• Classification: Full-TimeW-2Employeewith benefits

MISSION OF THE ROLE

To serve as a senior attorney responsible for trademark prosecution and enforcement matters, managingcomplexclientworkindependentlyatahighstandardofquality,responsiveness,and business judgment, while contributing to the firm’s growth. Law Office of Chun T. Wright’s ("CTW Law") mission is to serve as top counsel to trailblazers for leading-edge industries including artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and videogames. The right hire does not simply fill a seat. They carry that standard forward.

THE OPPORTUNITY & PARTNER TRACK

The IP practice spans trademark prosecution, enforcement, and disputes, with a client base that includes U.S. and international companies across technology, AI, software platforms, entertainment software, consumer goods, travel, outdoor recreation, and other leading-edge industries.CTWLawisknownforitsresponsiveness,attentiontodetail,andabilitytocombine legal precision with practical business judgment and advice.

Fortherightcandidate,thisisnotalateralmove.Itisanopportunitytotakeonameaningfulrole withinahigh-qualityboutiquefirmwithadefinedculture,astrongreferralnetwork,andagrowing roster of innovative clients. For senior attorneys with proven business acumen and aligned values, there is a clear, structured partner track. Long-term trajectory and ownership within the firm is available to the right person, earned through performance and cultural fit.

OUTCOMES BY MILESTONE

• 30Days: HascompletedorientationtoCTWLaw’sfiles,systems,andclientrelationships, and is fully integrated into standard workflows.
• 60–90Days: Isoperatingwithlimitedsupervisionandtakingrealday-to-dayownershipof active prosecution and brand protection matters.
• 6Months: Isfunctioningwithtrueautonomy,runningtheirdefinedpracticelane,and serving as the primary contact for client accounts.
• 12Months: Hassuccessfullyintegratedtheirclientportfoliointothefirmandisoperatingasa key contributor to the trademark practice’s overall growth.
• 24Months: Hasestablishedahighlystable,self-sustainingpracticelaneandisactively positioned for the transition to equity partnership.

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Haves:

• Deepfluencyintrademarkprosecutionandenforcement,includingoppositionsbeforethe USPTO, cancellations, cease and desist matters, and related disputes.
• 7–12+yearsoftrademarkandIPexperience,withastrongbackgroundinboth prosecution and enforcement.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationthatisclear,practical,andstrategically sound, consistent with CTW Law’s established reputation.
• Stronganalyticalabilitiesandmeticulousattentionto detail.
• Anexistingportablebookofbusinessordemonstrableabilitytooriginateandgrowclient relationships. A portable book in the $200,000–$500,000 range is preferred; candidates with strong growth potential will also be considered.
• High autonomy and self-direction with an ability to work collaboratively and receive constructivefeedback.Comfortwithclearownershipandaccountabilityinaboutique environment.
• Professionalmaturityandlow-egocollaboration,contributingtoahigh-trust,low-drama working environment.
• TechsavvinessandgenuinefamiliaritywithAItoolsandtheirapplicationinlegalpracticeto build a nimble, tech-forward firm.
• Interestinbuildingwithinthefirm,notoperatinginasilo.Thishireisfoundationaltoa larger, scalable team.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experiencewithanti-counterfeitingandanti-piracyenforcementataninternationalor cross-border level.
• Familiaritywithreferral-basedbusinessdevelopmentandanexistingnetworkwithinthe trademark and broader IP community.
• Experiencewithcopyrightaspartofenforcementandbrandprotection strategy.
• Connections to orbarelegibility in markets beyond D.C., particularly Californiaand Texas.

Who This Role is Not For:

• Youneedguaranteedcompensationabovethepostedbaserange. We'vebeenexplicit about what we can and cannot do, and we'd rather say so now than three months in.
• Youwantlarge-firminfrastructure. Aboutiquehandlesdirectlywhatadministrativelayers absorb elsewhere. Plenty of excellent lawyers prefer the layers — that's legitimate, and it isn't this job.
• You want the work without the practice. This seat contributes to the firm's growth: originating,pricing,building.Ifyouwanttodoexcellentlegalworkandnothingelse,that role exists and this isn't it.

CTW LAW CORE VALUES

Thesevaluesareoperational,notaspirational.Therighthirewillrecognizethemselvesin them:

Be a Good Steward. The firm promotes wellbeing at every level: team, client, organizational, and community. When a problem surfaces, it is addressed quickly and professionally. Solutions come with the problems.

Be Nimble. CTW Law is easy to work with, both internally and for clients and their clients downstream. The "Wright-sized" approach means agility over bureaucracy, and communicationthatisalwaysdigestibleanddirect.Thefirmthinksquickly,listenscarefully, and offers options.

Act Courageously. Hard things are not avoided here. Difficult conversations happen promptlyandlive,nothiddenbehindemail.Ownershipistaken.Helpisaskedforwhen needed.

Stay Adept. Details matter. Commas matter. Polish and presentation matter. Over 90% of newbusinesscomesfromrepeatclientsorreferrals,atestamenttothecaliberofworkand the client experience the firm consistently delivers. That is the bar.

ROLE STRUCTURE, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Thisfull-timeW-2positionoffersanestimatedYear1compensationrangeof$100,000 to $180,000+, with uncapped earning potential. Compensation is structured around a high-upside fee-split and origination model with no rigid billable hour minimums, supported by a guaranteed basetransitiondrawforthefirst6months.Benefitsincludeprofessionalliabilitycoverage, health insurance, a 401(k) with match, bar/CLE support, and flexible PTO.