Trademark Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Buffalo, New York seeks a Trademark Partner with extensive IP experience, focusing on trademark prosecution and managing international portfolios. This role requires a proven leader with strong client service and a track record of practice growth.

The candidate will oversee a global trademark program, supervise junior lawyers and paralegals, and collaborate across practice groups to expand client engagements. JD from an accredited law school is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on trademark protection and perform clearance searches.
• Prosecute U.S. trademark applications and manage oppositions.
• Coordinate global trademark portfolio coverage with foreign associates.
• Draft license and transactional agreements.
• Send and respond to cease and desist letters.
• Collaborate with M&A team on trademark diligence.
• Appear before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Licensing and transactions

Litigation before Federal Courts/USPTO

Leadership and team development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trademark Partner in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly in trademark prosecution and management of international trademark portfolios. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in client service and practice growth.

Duties

• Advise clients on trademark protection and perform clearance searches.
• Prosecute U.S. trademark applications and manage oppositions.
• Coordinate global trademark portfolio coverage with foreign associates.
• Draft license and transactional agreements.
• Send and respond to cease and desist letters.
• Collaborate with M&A team on trademark diligence.
• Appear before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Experience with licensing and transactional agreements.
• Litigation experience before Federal Courts and the USPTO.
• Leadership and team development skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.