Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate

Husch Blackwell LLP; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 215,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate with three to seven years of experience. The role involves work on broad trademark/copyright matters, TTAB proceedings, UDRP disputes, and related licensing and technology agreements.

The ideal candidate has strong academic credentials, a bar license in the applicable state, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. We value diverse backgrounds and inclusive teams across our offices, including a virtual office option.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of trademark/copyright litigation experience.
• Active bar license in the relevant state or the ability to obtain one soon.
• Experience with TTAB, UDRP, and licensing work.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in trademark and copyright litigation.
• Handle TTAB proceedings and related filings.
• Draft demand letters and provide litigation support.
• Manage licensing and technology agreements.

Skills

Trademark litigation

Copyright law

Team collaboration

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening for a Trademark/Copyright Litigation Associate with three to seven years of experience preferred. Our Nashville office is preferred, but we will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. Trademark litigation/TTAB experience is a threshold requirement. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.

The associate will work on a broad range of trademark and copyright matters, including large domestic and international trademark portfolios, proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), trademark and copyright disputes, domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), anticounterfeiting enforcement, drafting and responding to demand letters, litigation support, copyright registration, and trademark and copyright licensing and technology agreement work.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $215,000 to $260,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

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