Senior Trademark Associate — Global IP, Hybrid

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 200.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Work Option

Bonus Eligibility

Vehicle health benefits

Retirement Plan with Firm Matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Fitch Even is seeking an experienced Senior Trademark Associate to join our Chicago trademark practice. The role involves handling a diverse portfolio of domestic and international matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with opportunities to work on copyright and IP agreements.

You will develop prosecution strategies, manage complex client matters, and collaborate with partners and international counsel.

Formación

• 5+ years of substantive trademark experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Experience with TTAB and/or federal court proceedings; copyright and IP transactional work a plus.
• Self-motivated, proactive management of matters.
• Experience coordinating with foreign associates on international portfolios.
• Excellent writing and client-communication skills with a business-minded approach.
• Collaborative, creative problem solving and a willingness to mentor others.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a diverse portfolio of domestic and international trademark matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
• Develop and execute prosecution strategies, including overcoming likelihood-of-confusion refusals.
• Perform trademark clearance searches and assessments.
• Assess copyrightability and prepare/c prosecute copyright applications; advise on copyright issues.
• Advise clients on brand launches, enforcement strategy, coexistence and settlements, and related commercial issues.
• Prepare and advise on IP-related agreements (NDAs, joint development, influencer, licenses).
• Handle enforcement matters from cease-and-desist to TTAB proceedings and federal court when needed.
• Collaborate with international counsel on cross-border filings and enforcement.
• Mentor associates and paralegals and contribute to the practice group.

Conocimientos

Trademark prosecution

International portfolios

Strong writing skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Illinois Bar Admission

Descripción del empleo

Fitch Even is seeking an experienced Senior Trademark Associate to join our Chicago trademark practice. The role involves handling a diverse portfolio of domestic and international matters, including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with opportunities to work on copyright and IP agreements.

You will develop prosecution strategies, manage complex client matters, and collaborate with partners and international counsel.