Trademark & Copyright Associate — High-Impact IP Practice
Watts & Associates Recruitment
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Job summary
Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in Chicago, IL seeking a Trademark & Copyright Associate. The role involves managing trademark clearance, prosecution and portfolio matters, advising on copyright and brand-protection issues, and coordinating international filings.
You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, taking ownership of substantive matters. Ideal candidates have about 7 years of relevant IP experience, strong research and writing skills,
Qualifications
- Approximately 7 years of trademark, copyright, brand-management or related IP experience.
- Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational and deadline-management abilities.
- Admission to the Illinois Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
- Experience with TTAB proceedings, international portfolios or advertising matters is advantageous.
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
Skills
Job description
Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 100 firm in Chicago, IL seeking a Trademark & Copyright Associate. The role involves managing trademark clearance, prosecution and portfolio matters, advising on copyright and brand-protection issues, and coordinating international filings.
You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, taking ownership of substantive matters. Ideal candidates have about 7 years of relevant IP experience, strong research and writing skills,
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