Trademark And Copyright Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Associate Performance Bonus

Client Development Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin seeks a Trademark and Copyright Litigation Associate with 3–7 years of experience to handle domestic and international portfolios, TTAB proceedings, UDRP disputes, and licensing projects within the Intellectual Property group.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Texas bar license or commit to obtaining one promptly and will collaborate closely with attorneys across the Financial Services & Capital Markets unit while contributing to a dynamic, high-caliber IP

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of experience in trademark and copyright litigation is preferred.
• Active bar license in the relevant state or commitment to obtain one promptly.
• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of trademark and copyright matters, including large domestic and international portfolios.
• Handle TTAB proceedings and UDRP disputes.
• Draft and respond to demand letters, support litigation efforts, and manage copyright registrations.
• Assist with licensing, technology agreements, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement initiatives.

Skills

Trademark litigation

TTAB experience

Copyright litigation

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a Trademark and Copyright Litigation Associate to join its team in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will possess three to seven years of experience, with a strong preference for those based in or willing to relocate to Nashville. This role involves handling complex intellectual property matters, including TTAB proceedings, domain name disputes, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement, while collaborating closely with attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.

Duties

• Manage a broad range of trademark and copyright matters, including large domestic and international portfolios.
• Handle proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP).
• Draft and respond to demand letters, support litigation efforts, and manage copyright registrations.
• Assist with trademark and copyright licensing, technology agreements, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement initiatives.

Requirements

• Three to seven years of experience in trademark and copyright litigation is preferred.
• Trademark litigation and TTAB experience are threshold requirements for this role.
• Must hold an active bar license in the state corresponding to the office location or commit to obtaining one promptly.
• Demonstrate exceptional judgment, superior interpersonal skills, and the ability to articulate legal strategies under pressure.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license in the relevant state.

Skills

• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and work well under pressure.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset with varied backgrounds and interests.
• Strong commitment to community engagement and diverse, equitable, and inclusive team cultures.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus eligibility.

\"The environment at this firm is one where individual differences appear to be respected and different groups of people can thrive in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. This firm, a Texas firm with several offices throughout Texas, is well positioned to serve the needs of its clients who range from small start ups to Fortune 100 companies. The attorneys at this firm all have pretty solid pedigrees and have good things to say about their firm and the people in it. The Austin office of this firm is mid-sized and is well suited to effectively represent most clients in the region.\"