Trademark Practice Leader & IP Strategist

Sacbar; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagacity Legal is seeking a high-energy Trademark Attorney to lead and expand our trademark practice. You will directly contribute to the growth of domestic and international portfolios, working alongside the CEO and IP Head to drive revenue and excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in trademark prosecution and TTAB practice, with strong leadership, communication, and client advisory skills. A JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
• 5+ years of trademark prosecution, TTAB practice, enforcement, and portfolio development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee domestic and international trademark portfolios through the USPTO and Madrid Protocol.
• Lead clearance and prosecution, draft guidance and opinions, and manage office actions.
• Protect and enforce through TTAB appeals, oppositions, and settlements, including cease-and-desist actions.
• Drive business development initiatives and position the firm as a premier IP partner.
• Mentor junior attorneys and optimize docketing and workflows.

Skills

Trademark strategy

Client counseling

Team mentorship

Business development

Communication

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview Sagacity Legal is not your standard law firm. We are a high-growth IP practice looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial Trademark Attorney to take the reins of our Trademark Practice and build alongside us. Reporting directly to our CEO and Head of IP Practice, this role is a hybrid of top-tier legal execution, practice leadership, and practice expansion. If you are a mid-to-senior-level trademark strategist who thrives on commercial growth, loves working directly with diverse founders and brands, and wants a real stake in driving firm revenue, this is your launchpad.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Practice Leadership & Portfolio Strategy

• Drive Global Brand Portfolios: Oversee, expand, and strategically direct complex domestic and international trademark portfolios through the USPTO, Madrid Protocol, and local counsel.
• Lead Clearance & Prosecution: Direct IP specialists through comprehensive searches, draft high-stakes availability/infringement opinions, and clear complex USPTO Office Actions.
• Protect & Enforce: Direct enforcement strategies, manage TTAB appeals, opposition and cancellation proceedings, negotiate coexistence/settlement agreements, and send high-impact cease-and-desist actions.

Entrepreneurial Growth & Client Counseling

• Grow the Practice: Actively fuel business development initiatives, pitch prospective clients, publish thought leadership, and participate in webinars to position the firm as the premier IP partner.
• Commercial Strategy: Partner with our Head of IP Transactions to structure licensing, assignments, and brand acquisition deals.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary trademark trusted advisor to business leaders, guiding them through audit programs, brand launches, and long-term IP defense.

Team & Operational Mentorship

• Scale the Team: Mentor, develop, and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and IP specialists.
• Innovate Operations: Optimize docketing, workflow automation, and search tool efficiency

• Education & Credentials: J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing.
• Experience: 5+ years specializing in trademark prosecution, TTAB practice, enforcement, and portfolio development (firm or in-house).
• Growth Mindset: A proven history of driving client retention, cross-selling legal services, or generating new business opportunities.
• Expertise: Deep command of the Lanham Act, USPTO procedures, and global filing systems.
• Execution: Superb communication skills, razor-sharp attention to detail, and the autonomy to manage a fast-moving docket.