Trademark Partner — Global Portfolio & Enforcement Leader

Hodgson Russ LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan and retirement benefits

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP, a prominent U.S. law firm, seeks an experienced intellectual property attorney for our Hackensack office. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, and client-service leadership across jurisdictions.

Candidates must have a JD, strong academics, and a portable book of IP business. Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑practice teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in intellectual property law.
• Expertise in trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Experience with licensing and transactional agreements.
• Litigation experience before Federal Courts & USPTO.
• Portable book of business and client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• 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 USPTO.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

International portfolios

Litigation experience (Federal Courts/

Client service & team development

Portable book of business

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Hodgson Russ LLP, a prominent U.S. law firm, seeks an experienced intellectual property attorney for our Hackensack office. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, and client-service leadership across jurisdictions.

Candidates must have a JD, strong academics, and a portable book of IP business. Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑practice teams are essential for success.