Trademark Professional Track Associate Attorney

Crowell & Moring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowell & Moring LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a professional track/staff trademark associate to join its Advertising & Brand Protection practice group in Chicago, with options in Washington, DC or New York. This is a full-time, professional (non-promotion) track attorney position.

Requirements include 5+ years of domestic and international trademark prosecution experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of domestic and international trademark prosecution experience, 10+ years preferred
• Experience reviewing trademark search reports and preparing written clearance opinions
• Experience monitoring trademark watch notices and providing written recommendations
• Experience with trademark enforcement including cease-and-desist letters and TTAB actions
• Experience managing international trademark matters and coordinating with foreign practitioners
• Experience with trademark licensing and due diligence projects
• Strong academic and professional credentials with excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Trademark clearance opinions

Watch notices

Oppositions and TTAB matters

International trademark matters

Licensing & due diligence

Job description

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

Crowell & Moring LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified professional track/staff trademark associate to join its Advertising & Brand Protection practice group, in Washington, D.C., New York, or Chicago. This is a full-time, professional (non-promotion) track attorney position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of extensive domestic and international trademark prosecution experience, 10+ years of experience preferred
• Extensive experience reviewing trademark search reports and preparing written trademark clearance opinions
• Experience monitoring trademark watch notices and preparing written recommendations when warranted
• Experience with trademark enforcement, including prepare cease-and-desist letters, and handling oppositions and cancellation actions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board,
• Experience managing international trademark matters and communicating with foreign trademark practitioners
• Experience with trademark licensing, and due diligence projects
• Have excellent academic and professional credentials as well as highly developed writing, analytical, and communication skills

Candidates must be a member of the state bar for the office to which they are applying or otherwise eligible for admission by waiver. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed organizational, writing and analytical skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $240,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.