Trademark Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm is seeking a highly motivated Trademark associate for their Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in U.S. and international trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement. Responsibilities include managing trademark applications and TTAB proceedings, advising on brand protection strategies, and conducting trademark searches. This position offers the opportunity to work with a top-tier Intellectual Property team, providing guidance to global brands and innovators.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience with UDRP actions and domain name disputes.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance; preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO; managing TTAB proceedings; drafting cease-and-desist letters; advising on brand protection strategies; handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark searches and prepare applications.
• Manage TTAB proceedings including oppositions.
• Advise on trademark use and brand protection strategies.
• Draft and respond to cease-and-desist letters; monitor enforcement actions.
• Provide clear client communication and collaborate across offices.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Portfolio management

Attention to detail

Client-management

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Trademark searching databases

USPTO filings

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a highly motivated Trademark associate to join our Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. Candidates must have 3-6 years of experience focused on U.S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, clearance, maintenance and enforcement. Ideal applicants will have experience with UDRP actions and other domain name disputes, TTAB proceedings, licensing, counterfeiting and trademark and copyright litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property team providing strategic, business-focused guidance to top global brands and emerging innovators.

Qualifications and Credentials

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 3-6 years of experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement (U.S. experience required; international experience a plus).
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance.
  • Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO.
  • Managing TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.
  • Drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters.
  • Advising on trademark use, policing, and brand protection strategies.
  • Handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs).
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills, with proven client-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-office team.
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Robust experience with trademark searching databases and tools, both subscription-based and free-of-charge.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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