Trademark Professional Track Associate Attorney

Crowell & Moring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Wellness programs

Job summary

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

Candidates must have extensive domestic and international trademark prosecution experience and excellent writing and analytical skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with discretionary bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle domestic and international trademark prosecution.
• Review search reports and draft clearance opinions.
• Monitor trademark watches and draft recommendations.
• Prepare cease-and-desist letters and manage oppositions before TTAB.
• Coordinate with foreign practitioners on international filings.
• Assist with licensing and due diligence projects.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

International matters

Clearance opinions

Trademark enforcement

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

State Bar admission

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.

Job Description

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.