Trademark & Copyright Associate — Chicago IP

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Wellbeing programmes

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Watts & Associates, discreetly advising a renowned Am Law 100 national firm, seeks a Trademark & Copyright Associate for its Chicago, IL office. The role covers brand management, prosecution, enforcement and disputes for global brands and tech companies.

Ideal candidate has about seven years of trademark/copyright experience, strong research and writing skills, and admission to the Illinois Bar. The position offers ownership of matters, direct partner collaboration, and a competitive base salary

Qualifications

• Approximately 7 years of trademark, copyright, brand‑management or related IP experience.
• Experience with prosecution, enforcement or portfolio management.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and deadline‑management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios and client priorities.
• Strong communication and client‑service skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and sophisticated law‑firm experience.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage trademark clearance, prosecution and portfolio matters.
• Draft and respond to office actions and enforcement correspondence.
• Advise on copyright, advertising and brand‑protection issues.
• Support opposition, cancellation and related proceedings.
• Coordinate international filings and foreign counsel.
• Develop enforcement and portfolio strategies.
• Counsel clients on product launches and commercial use.
• Manage deadlines, evidence and portfolio records.
• Work directly with brand, marketing and in‑house legal teams.
• Take ownership of important workstreams and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Trademark & Copyright experience

IP portfolio management

Legal research & writing

Deadline management

Client service

Education

Illinois Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Watts & Associates, discreetly advising a renowned Am Law 100 national firm, seeks a Trademark & Copyright Associate for its Chicago, IL office. The role covers brand management, prosecution, enforcement and disputes for global brands and tech companies.

Ideal candidate has about seven years of trademark/copyright experience, strong research and writing skills, and admission to the Illinois Bar. The position offers ownership of matters, direct partner collaboration, and a competitive base salary