Trademark Partner

BCG Attorney Search; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Trademark Partner to lead trademark prosecution and management of international portfolios in Rochester, NY. The role emphasizes client service, practice growth, and building a portable book of business.

The ideal candidate will oversee a team, coordinate with foreign associates, and handle licensing transactions along with litigation before the USPTO and federal courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

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 & transactions

USPTO litigation

Global portfolio management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission

Certifications

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Trademark Partner in Rochester, New York. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly in trademark prosecution and management of international trademark portfolios. They will excel in client service and practice growth, bringing a portable book of business.

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 with other 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.