Trademark Partner - Global Portfolio & Enforcement

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); Vor Ort; USD 175.000 - 450.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hodgson Russ LLP, a leading law firm known for excellence in legal services, seeks a trademark partner to join its intellectual property practice in one of its New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Hackensack offices.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in intellectual property law, with deep expertise in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement, and a portable book of business to contribute to firm growth. Excellent client service and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in trademark prosecution, management of international trademark portfolios, trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.
• Experience with licensing and transactional agreements.
• Litigation experience before Federal Courts and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Proficient leader who excels in client service, team development, and practice growth.
• Candidate must have a portable book of business and bring a client portfolio of intellectual property matters.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Trademark prosecution

Portfolio management

Licensing agreements

Litigation experience

Client leadership

Ausbildung

J.D.

Jobbeschreibung

Hodgson Russ LLP, a leading law firm known for excellence in legal services, seeks a trademark partner to join its intellectual property practice in one of its New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Hackensack offices.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in intellectual property law, with deep expertise in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement, and a portable book of business to contribute to firm growth. Excellent client service and leadership skills are essential.