What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Associate position at Barnes & Thornburg LLP?
Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a highly motivated Trademark associate to join our Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. Candidates must have 3-6 years of experience focused on U.S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, clearance, maintenance and enforcement. Ideal applicants will have experience with UDRP actions and other domain name disputes, TTAB proceedings, licensing, counterfeiting and trademark and copyright litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property team providing strategic, business-focused guidance to top global brands and emerging innovators.
Qualifications And Credentials
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Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Qualifications And Credentials
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 3-6 years of experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement (U.S. experience required; international experience a plus).
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance.
- Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO.
- Managing TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.
- Drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters.
- Advising on trademark use, policing, and brand protection strategies.
- Handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs).
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills, with proven client-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-office team.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Robust experience with trademark searching databases and tools, both subscription-based and free-of-charge
Equal Employment And Opportunity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.