DeFrancescoLaw | Princeton, NJ | Hybrid/Flexible DeFrancescoLaw is a boutique intellectual property firm seeking an Associate Attorney with practical trademark prosecution experience who is ready to take ownership of matters, work directly with clients, and handle substantive legal work with limited supervision. This is not an entry-level training position. We are looking for someone who can independently handle routine matters while having an experienced attorney available for strategy, guidance, and more complex issues. What You'll Do Advise clients on trademark filings, Office Actions, maintenance, strategy, and related questions Conduct preliminary trademark searches and evaluate filing options Prepare and respond to USPTO Office Actions Prepare trademark applications and post-registration filings Draft litigation documents, including complaints, motions, declarations, proofs of service, and default judgment papers Research legal issues and recommend practical next steps Review docket developments and help move matters forward What We're Looking For J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar 2-4 years of relevant experience Hands-on experience with USPTO trademark prosecution Strong legal research and drafting skills Federal litigation experience preferred, or comparable experience drafting substantive legal pleadings and motions TTAB experience, including oppositions, cancellation proceedings and appeals Experience with copyright matters and/or exposure to patent prosecution or patent portfolio work is a plus Comfortable communicating directly with clients Able to work independently and take ownership of assignments Proficient in using AI-assisted legal tools efficiently and responsibly Strong attention to detail, highly responsive, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work Why Join Us? This is a substantive role in a small IP practice - not a position where your work disappears through layers of review. You'll have direct client contact, exposure to both prosecution and litigation, and the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for matters while still having senior attorney support when you need it.

Compensation:

$85,000-$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with significant opportunity for compensation growth as the attorney takes ownership of matters and assumes a larger role in the practice. We are open to flexible work arrangements for the right candidate. If you're an IP attorney who enjoys solving problems, working directly with clients, and taking matters from question to recommendation to finished work product, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit a résumé and a brief description of your trademark prosecution and litigation experience to ipoffice@defrancesco.law

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Experience:

trademark prosecution: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08542