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Hodgson Russ LLP · 5 hours ago

Trademark Partner

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $450K/yr

10+ years exp

Hodgson Russ LLP is a dynamic and leading law firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, seeking a trademark partner to join its intellectual property practice group. The role involves advising clients on trademark protection, managing international trademark portfolios, and supervising a team of paralegals.

Law Enforcement

Work & Life Balance

Hiring Manager

Amanda Townley

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 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals

Qualification

Trademark prosecutionInternational trademark managementTrademark enforcementLicensing agreementsLitigation experienceClient serviceTeam developmentPractice growthCommunication skills

Required

10+ years in intellectual property law

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

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

Strong academic credentials

Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients

Preferred

Preferred candidate will have a portable book of business and bring a client portfolio of intellectual property matters

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Long term disability

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

And more

Company

Hodgson Russ LLP

Whenever you need us, whatever the legal issue, and wherever you are, Hodgson Russ is ready to respond.

Founded in 1817

Buffalo, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.hodgsonruss.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Mairi Stewart

Global Head, Attorney and Law Firm Operations

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