Senior Trademark Associate, Global Brand Protection

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC seeks a senior trademark associate for its global trademark and brand protection practice. The role offers a high salary range and exposure to a broad portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of experience handling domestic and international trademark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with expertise in Madrid Protocol filings and TTAB proceedings.

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of experience managing domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Experience directing clearance searches and advising on registrability and likelihood of confusion.
• Experience drafting USPTO office action responses.
• Experience with enforcement investigations, cease-and-desist letters, and settlements.
• Experience with international filing and prosecution, including Madrid Protocol filings.
• Experience with TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating trademark licenses and IP due diligence.

Skills

Trademark portfolio management

Clearance and prosecution

Office action responses

Enforcement investigations

Madrid Protocol filings

TTAB proceedings

Licensing and due diligence

Supervising junior attorneys

Strong writing and communication

Job description

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC seeks a senior trademark associate for its global trademark and brand protection practice. The role offers a high salary range and exposure to a broad portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of experience handling domestic and international trademark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with expertise in Madrid Protocol filings and TTAB proceedings.