Intellectual Property Attorney (Law Firm Contract Engagement)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney for a short-term, part-time remote contract engagement with a sophisticated boutique law firm client. This role focuses on trademark counseling and prosecution, including advising clients on the development, protection, and management of trademark portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide trademark counseling and prosecution support, including advising on trademark portfolio strategy
• Manage U.S. trademark prosecution matters, including USPTO practice
• Conduct trademark clearance analysis and advise on registration strategy
• Independently manage trademark matters and associated deadlines
• Support trademark enforcement and TTAB proceedings (preferred)
• Assist with international trademark portfolio matters (preferred)
• Provide support related to copyrights and intellectual property agreements (copyright and transactional experience is a plus)

Requirements

• 6+ years of intellectual property experience with a substantial focus on trademark law
• Significant hands-on experience with U.S. trademark prosecution and USPTO practice
• Experience conducting trademark clearance analysis and advising on registration strategy
• Ability to independently manage trademark matters and associated deadlines
• Licensed attorney in good standing in the state of residence
• Outstanding references

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trademark enforcement and TTAB proceedings
• International trademark experience
• Copyright and intellectual property transactional experience
• Prior experience working in the IP group at a large or sophisticated boutique firm

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract pay (annualized, full-time equivalent): $180,000 to $200,000
• Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and candidate preference.

Benefits (for contract professionals working 20 hours per week):

• Usually W2 employees of the organization and eligible for full benefits
• Complimentary Group Life, LTD, and AD&D
• Qualified 401k plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Location

Remote

Position Details

• Role type: Contract Engagement
• Duration: Short-term
• Schedule: Part-time

Confidentiality

The organization will not disclose the candidate’s identity or propose them to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.