Trademark Associate Attorney

Looking for a Great Opportunity to practice Trademark Law with a Great Team?  Seeking stellar quality junior trademark associate attorney for a dynamic trademark boutique law firm in Chicago, Illinois with the following qualifications:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Handle all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance including: preparing and filing trademark applications; preparing responses to a variety of PTO office actions; preparing and filing statements of use/extensions of time, renewals and declarations of use, drafting client correspondence, recording assignments and other documents.

Correspond with foreign counsel on trademark filings, office actions, renewals and other prosecution and conflict matters.

Monitor and assist with enforcement activities related to protected brands including: deadlines and action item management, investigation of possible trademark infringement, and drafting of documents for filing with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Perform legal and internet research projects and other special assigned projects.

Conducting trademark searches and drafting likelihood of confusion assessments.

Reviewing trademark literature and advertising materials for proper use/content.

Managing the trademark docket and reconciling client deadlines.

Reviewing and approving foreign associate invoices and supporting client billing.

Maintaining regular client reports and informational charts.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exemplary, proven research and writing ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new computer applications quickly and proficiently
• Strict attention to detail and ability to manage large amounts of data with no errors
• One to three years’ of strong U.S. trademark prosecution, hands-on trademark filing and clearance experience required
• Solid knowledge of all USPTO systems and guidelines
• Advanced proficiency in USPTO TEAS, TSDR, TESS, ESTTA and other computer systems
• Newly admitted attorneys considered only with IP clinic and/or other trademark-related experience, prior law clerk/paralegal experience, etc.
• Litigation experience in any discipline a plus
• Highly developed skills in time and task management
• Highly developed attention to detail and excellence in all firm’s work product and client service
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and electronic mail
• Foreign filing and prosecution experience strongly preferred
• Exemplary legal writing and research skills Some adversarial and TTAB skills desired Domain name/UDRP experience desirable
• Copyright/Advertising review experience useful
• Superior computer, technical, and organizational skills
• Ability to balance a high volume, deadline-driven workload
• Capable of self-motivation and prioritizing own workload
• Possesses “go the extra mile” client service skills
• Dedicated to training and self-development Illinois bar admission required or the eligibility to become admitted in Illinois promptly
• Committed to living in the Chicago area
• Looking primarily for a full-time person, will consider a part-time schedule only for the right person with strong experience

This position is currently a hybrid remote/in-office work schedule but will primarily be an in-office downtown Chicago position located in the River North area.  This is a position that can grow and adapt to the abilities, interests and proven level of performance of the individual.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.  Please submit a resume to minnis@innislaw.com.