Trademark And Advertising Associate

TechMagic with Cathy Hackl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Back-up childcare

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Vault Law in New York seeks a Trademark and Advertising Associate to oversee full lifecycle brand protection—trademark prosecution, oppositions, and enforcement—while advising clients on advertising claims and AI-related liabilities. The role spans cross-border matters with a tech-forward clientele.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in trademark, copyright, and internet-liability law, strong academic credentials, and NY bar admission. USPTO admission preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in trademark, copyright, advertising, and internet liability law.
• Experience with contested matters and boundary-pushing industries.
• Strong ownership of enforcement and dispute resolution work.

Responsibilities

• Clear and prosecute trademarks, manage oppositions and cancellations before TTAB.
• Enforce brand rights through demand letters, domain disputes, takedowns, and federal litigation.
• Advise clients on marketing claims, influencer marketing, and advertising compliance.
• Counsel on AI-generated content, virtual worlds and internet liability; develop cross-border strategies.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trademark and Advertising Associate to join its New York office. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of brand protection, including trademark prosecution, opposition proceedings, and enforcement. The ideal candidate will advise clients on complex advertising claims, digital media liabilities, and emerging technologies such as AI and virtual worlds, ensuring robust defense of intellectual property rights across borders.

Pay scale: $235000- $365000

Duties

• Clear and prosecute trademarks, while managing oppositions and cancellations before the TTAB.
• Enforce brand rights through demand letters, domain disputes, takedowns, and federal litigation.
• Advise clients on marketing claims, influencer marketing, and advertising compliance to mitigate liability.
• Counsel on novel issues involving AI-generated content, virtual worlds, and internet liability.
• Develop global strategies to build, police, and defend brands in cross-border matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in trademark, copyright, advertising, and internet liability law.
• Experience with contested matters, unsettled law, and boundary-pushing client industries.
• Ability to take real ownership of enforcement and dispute resolution work.
• Superior academic credentials and a strong record of professional achievement.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in New York.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a clear speaking voice.
• Creative and practical problem-solving abilities for complex legal issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with clients and colleagues quickly.
• Ability to navigate technology-driven legal landscapes without clear precedent.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements and 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave with parenting support concierge and telemedicine access.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare, plus tutoring and college coaching.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance and Medicare consulting services.
• Access to discounts for gyms, fitness centers, and local businesses.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.