Trademark Associate (Prosecution)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Annual Technology Allowance

Family-friendly atmosphere with back‑u

Comprehensive medical, vision, and ...

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. seeks a trademark and copyright associate in Boston with 2–4 years of US and international trademark counseling, clearance and prosecution experience. The role emphasizes strong writing, team collaboration, and familiarity with copyright matters across a multidisciplinary IP practice.

The firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation, reflecting experience and qualifications, with a focus on business-minded legal solutions for brands worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance and prosecution experience.
• Experience preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and enforcement matters.
• Experience in copyright law.
• Active state bar membership and CLE compliance.
• Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Analytical skills to handle complex legal matters.
• Excellent communication with diverse clients, attorneys and staff.
• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution support for national and international brands.
• Prepare and respond to cease and desist letters; handle enforcement matters including domain name disputes and social media issues.
• Assist with copyright matters as part of a multidisciplinary IP practice.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver business-minded legal solutions.

Skills

Trademark counseling

Prosecution experience

Copyright experience

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bar admission

Academic credentials

Job description

Overview

Come join the top intellectual property firm in the country as a trademark and copyright associate in our Boston, New York, San Diego, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C. office. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will work with nationally ranked trademark and copyright attorneys to protect brands across all industries. You will become a strategic counselor to clients seeking business-minded legal solutions to prosecution, enforcement and litigation, licensing and advertising. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the world’s leading companies.

Who You Are

• You have 2 - 4 years of U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution experience including reviewing clearance searches and preparing substantive responses to PTO office actions.
• You have previous experience preparing and responding to cease and desist letters and handling other enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and matters related to the use of trademarks and social media platforms.
• You have experience in copyright law.
• You have an active membership in the state bar and are in compliance with CLE requirements.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.
• You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution support for national and international brands.
• Prepare and respond to cease and desist letters; handle enforcement matters including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and social media usage issues.
• Assist with copyright matters and related counseling as part of a multidisciplinary IP practice.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver business-minded legal solutions.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $225,000 - $260,000. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and experience, and will be adjusted for flex-time schedules.

Why Fish

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.