Barnes & Thornburg
Trademark Associate
Indianapolis · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- 3–6 years.
- Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
About the job
Handle U.S. and international trademark prosecution, portfolio management, clearance, maintenance, enforcement, and related brand-protection matters for clients.
What you'll do
- Conduct trademark searches and clearance assessments; prepare and prosecute applications before the USPTO.
- Manage trademark portfolios and TTAB proceedings, and advise on trademark use, policing, and brand protection.
- Handle cease-and-desist matters, copyright and domain-name disputes, licensing, counterfeiting, and related litigation.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- U.S. experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement.
- Expertise in trademark searching and clearance, USPTO applications, TTAB proceedings, cease-and-desist letters, and copyright or domain-name matters.
- Strong research, writing, communication, and client-management skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice to have
- International trademark experience.
- Experience with UDRP actions, other domain-name disputes, licensing, counterfeiting, and trademark and copyright litigation.
Tools
USPTO
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