Trademark Attorney chez India Primary Business Unit

UnitedLex is hiring a Trademark Attorney to support a global corporate client in the Detroit, MI area.  Ideal candidates should have strong emerging skills in complex global trademark strategy and counseling.

This position will support two Senior Global Trademark Attorneys and other members of the client's trademark team as needed on (1) global trademark clearance and trademark application and maintenance support, (2) complex U.S. prosecution matters and ex-US trademark prosecution support, (3) trademark licensing and agreement support, and (4) trademark counseling, training, enforcement, legal research and other related tasks.  The Trademark Attorney will utilize the support of the Trademark Paralegals, Trademark Administrator, and Outside Counsel for such purposes.

This position will primarily be Work from Office (WFO) given the nature of business and the client driven security policies and requirements. Work hours would be generally 8am to 5pm with weekends off. We welcome applicants from the Detroit, Michigan commutable area.  See "About Us" for more information about our corporate philosophy, perks, and benefits! 

Responsibilities may include:  

• Support trademark clearance for regional and global clearance projects, with the assistance of the client’s in-house trademark team and outside counsel resources.
• U.S. Prosecution: Support US trademark application preparation, office actions, use declarations, and other prosecution-related tasks with the direct support of Global Brand Specialists and under the strategic oversight of Senior Global Trademark Counsels.  
• International Prosecution: Manage ex-U.S. trademark prosecution matters with the direct support of Global Brand Specialists and under the strategic oversight of Senior Global Trademark Counsels, with the support by outside foreign counsel.
• Remain up to date on developments in trademark practice, and conduct legal research as needed.
• Coordinate global trademark renewals with in-house paralegal support and manage relationships with external support for renewal and maintenance tasks. 
• Serve as a thought leader on team operations, supporting the drafting and maintenance of trademark team operational playbooks and resources with support from Trademark Administrator. 
• Trademark Attorney will provide transactional support on licensing, sponsorship, and other transactions, with the oversight of Senior Global Trademark Counsels

Requirements:  

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
• 2+ years of experience of global trademark clearance and prosecution experience as a trademark practitioner 
• Aptitude to develop strategic counseling and trademark portfolio management skills for domestic and global brands. 
• Be well-versed in the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedures (TMEP) and TBMP
• Availability to commute daily for work at the client's Detroit area office.

About Us 

UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity. 

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Join Our Team! 

True to our founding goals, we overwhelmingly hire with a “Remote First” philosophy, maintaining the infrastructure to foster the success of remote employees no matter their location.  

UnitedLex believes in a healthy work-life balance and is committed to creating a flexible, results-based environment. In addition to our core benefits (medical, dental, and vision), we offer generous time off policies, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options including company match, paid parental leave, company-paid short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, as well as an EAP plan that covers employees and household members. Our suite of employee-friendly benefits is evolving annually to meet the needs of our flexible workforce.  

Salary Range 

The salary range for this role reflects the range of factors that inform case-by-case compensation decisions including education, experience, training, licensure, certification, and geography as well as the business and organizational needs specific to the role. Compensation ranges may be broad, reflecting flexibility within the budget and title to consider candidates of varied experience. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this role is $110,000 to $130,000 per year. 

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