Trademark Associate

barnes; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a highly motivated Trademark associate to work in our Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of focused experience in U.S. and international trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement. You will join a nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property team, advising top global brands and innovators.

This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership, along with proven client management and communication skills. Barnes is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 3-6 years of U.S. experience in trademark prosecution.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting trademark searches and preparing applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark searches and assess clearance.
• Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the USPTO.
• Manage TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Portfolio management

Client management

Research and writing

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Trademark searching databases

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.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.