Trademark Partner

BCG Attorney Search; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) and pension plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Trademark Partner in Albany, New York to lead a robust IP practice. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and cross-border coordination with foreign counsel.

The ideal candidate will have extensive trademark experience, top-tier communication skills, and a proven ability to supervise associates and staff while collaborating across practice areas.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent 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 TTAB.
• Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Licensing & transactions

Federal court litigation

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trademark Partner in Albany, New York. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly in trademark prosecution and management.

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

• Admitted to practice law in the United States.

Skills

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

Benefits

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