Trademark Associate Attorney – Charlotte, NC

Am Law 100 Firm | Trademark Prosecution | Brand Protection | Intellectual Property

Estimated Base Salary: $200,000–$325,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your Trademark practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for a talented Trademark Associate Attorney for an active opportunity with a highly respected, nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm in Charlotte, NC.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated trademark prosecution, global brand protection, portfolio management, and intellectual property counseling.

If you're looking for meaningful client responsibility, complex intellectual property matters, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside experienced trademark attorneys, I'd love to connect!

Ideal Background

We're particularly interested in attorneys with experience in the following areas:

• Trademark Prosecution: Preparing, filing, and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO.

• Trademark Clearance: Conducting comprehensive trademark searches, analyzing potential conflicts, and advising clients on registration strategies.

• Trademark Portfolio Management: Managing domestic and international trademark portfolios, renewals, maintenance filings, and prosecution deadlines.

• Brand Protection: Advising clients on trademark enforcement, infringement risks, and protection of intellectual property rights.

• Trademark Counseling: Providing strategic advice regarding trademark selection, use, registration, licensing, and enforcement.

• USPTO Proceedings: Experience with office action responses, oppositions, cancellations, or TTAB proceedings is desirable.

• International Trademark Matters: Experience coordinating with foreign counsel regarding international trademark registrations and enforcement is a plus.

• Transactional IP: Familiarity with trademark licensing, assignments, coexistence agreements, and related intellectual property agreements is beneficial.

Candidates should possess strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail.

The Opportunity

The selected attorney may work on sophisticated trademark and brand protection matters, including:

• Domestic and international trademark prosecution

• Trademark clearance and registration strategies

• Global trademark portfolio management

• Trademark enforcement and brand protection

• Trademark licensing and related agreements

• USPTO and TTAB matters

• Advising clients on intellectual property risk management and brand development

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Estimated base salary of $200,000–$325,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Opportunity to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm

Sophisticated trademark prosecution and brand protection matters

Exposure to established brands and innovative companies

Meaningful client interaction and portfolio responsibility

Collaboration with experienced intellectual property attorneys

Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a Trademark Associate Attorney interested in sophisticated intellectual property work, competitive compensation, and meaningful career opportunities in Charlotte, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about the opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information.

This is an active opening, not an opportunistic or evergreen advertisement.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Owner & Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition, LLC
5 Years of Legal Recruiting Experience

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com