What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Associate position at Abreu Karol LLC?
Come join an exciting new intellectual property practice as a trademark and copyright associate! Recently founded by the 2026 Best Lawyers® in America “Trademark Lawyer of the Year” for Boston, and a leading IP academic, Abreu Karol LLC offers a fresh, high-caliber approach to trademark and copyright law.
This role provides the opportunity to work directly with top brands, manage trademark portfolios, handle adversarial proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and develop your own client base in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Both Boston-based and remote candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you have a passion for trademark and copyright law, we want to hear from you. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume to contact@abreukarol.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide U.S. and international trademark counseling, including clearance, prosecution strategy, and portfolio management for brand owners across industries.
- Conduct and analyze trademark clearance searches and advise clients on risk, registrability, and use.
- Draft, file, and prosecute trademark applications, including preparing substantive responses to PTO Office Actions.
- Manage and support trademark enforcement matters, including drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters.
- Handle and assist with adversarial proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), including oppositions and cancellations.
- Advise clients on domain name disputes, UDRP proceedings, and trademark issues arising from online and social media use.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and foreign associates under partner supervision.
- Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of client relationships and portfolios.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in U.S. and foreign trademark counseling, clearance, and prosecution, including reviewing clearance searches and preparing substantive responses to trademark Office Actions.
- Experience preparing and responding to cease-and-desist letters and handling enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP actions, TTAB proceedings, and trademark issues involving social media platforms.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, and are authorized to work, and reside in, the United States.
- Excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and foreign associates.