Trademark & Copyright Associate Attorney
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Locations: Boston, Washington DC, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, or New YorkDirect Counsel is seeking a Trademark & Copyright Associate Attorney to join a top-ranked national law firm with offices in major markets across the U.S. This firm’s Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising group is known for representing both high-growth disruptors and established industry leaders and is at the forefront of emerging issues such as AI-copyright litigation and complex trademark matters.Position Highlights:Handle a wide range of trademark, copyright, and advertising federal litigation.Represent clients before the USPTO and Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB).Conduct trademark clearance searches and risk analyses.Advise on and implement U.S. and international trademark filing strategies.Draft and negotiate licensing agreements and conduct IP due diligence.Counsel on domain name disputes and copyright registration.Collaborate across offices and manage a team of experienced paralegals and legal professionals.Ideal Candidate Qualifications:3–5 years of experience in trademark, copyright, and advertising law.Significant experience with TTAB proceedings and federal IP litigation.Strong background in trademark prosecution, clearance, and enforcement.Experience with transactional IP matters is a plus.Excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Compensation & Benefits:Annual salary range: $260,000 – $365,000 (dependent on location and experience).Generous benefits package includes:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth savings accounts and flexible spending accountsBackup care, parental support, fertility benefits4 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave annually10 paid holidaysGenerous parental leavePre-tax commuter benefits and more