Senior Trademark Associate

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work hours

Employee assistance program

HRA with firm contribution

Social events

Job summary

Fitch Even is seeking an experienced Senior Trademark Associate to join our Chicago office. This role offers meaningful client responsibility within a collegial, well-established IP firm, with opportunities in domestic and international matters including copyright and IP agreements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of trademark experience, strong prosecution and enforcement skills, and Illinois bar admission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive trademark experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong background in prosecution and enforcement, including TTAB and federal court experience.
• Experience with international trademark portfolios and coordinating with foreign associates.
• Excellent writing and client-communication skills; business-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of domestic and international trademark matters: clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Develop prosecution strategies and overcome refusals.
• Perform trademark clearance searches and assessments.
• Advise on copyright issues and prepare copyright applications.
• Assist clients with brand launches, enforcement strategy, and related agreements.
• Draft and advise on IP-related commercial agreements (NDAs, licensing).
• Collaborate with international counsel on cross-border strategy and filings.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Trademark strategy

Prosecution

TTAB experience

Copyright knowledge

Client communication

International portfolios

Illinois bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Fitch Even is seeking an experienced Senior Trademark Associate to join our trademark practice in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive, varied trademark work and wants to take on meaningful client responsibility within a collegial, well-established IP firm. The role will also involve some copyright and IP agreement responsibilities. You'll work closely with partners and play an important role in a growing practice group that serves a sophisticated domestic and international client base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of domestic and international trademark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Develop and execute prosecution strategies, including overcoming likelihood-of-confusion and other refusals.
• Perform trademark clearance searches and assessments.
• Assess copyrightability, prepare and prosecute copyright applications, and advise on copyright issues.
• Advise clients on brand launches, enforcement strategy, coexistence and settlement negotiations, and related commercial issues.
• Prepare and advise clients regarding commercial agreements that relate to intellectual property, such as non-disclosure agreements, joint development agreements, influencer agreements, and license agreements.
• Handle enforcement matters ranging from cease-and-desist strategy through TTAB proceedings and, where appropriate, federal court.
• Collaborate with international counsel on cross-border trademark strategy, filings, and enforcement.
• Contribute to the mentoring of associates and paralegals and to the ongoing work of the practice group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive trademark experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong background in trademark prosecution and enforcement, including TTAB and/or federal court experience; copyright and IP transactional experience a plus.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach to management of matters.
• Experience with international trademark portfolios and coordinating with foreign associates.
• Excellent writing skills, client-communication skills, and a practical, business-minded approach.
• A collaborative working style and creative approach to problem solving.
• Admission to the Illinois bar (or eligibility to waive in) in good standing.

This position will be based in our Chicago office. At this time, employees are required to be in the office two days per week.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program as outlined below.

Target Salary Range

$200,000 to $250,000

Fitch Even offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our core benefits include the following:

• Retirement Savings Plans with Firm Matching
• Paid Leave Benefits, including Holidays
• Disability Insurance (Firm Paid)
• Life Insurance (Firm Paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid Work Option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement with Firm Contribution
• Firm Sponsored Social Events and Team Building Activities

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity hiring practices. All candidates receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. All applications will be treated confidentially.