Trademark Partner- or Counsel-level ; Washington, DC Office

Exciting Trademark Partner- or Counsel-level Opportunity (Washington, DC Office)

Washington, United States | Posted on 02/04/2026

An established national law firm's Washington, DC Trademark practice is seeking an experienced Trademark Partner or Counsel to join its busy intellectual property group. The opportunity presents a senior, client-facing role offering meaningful responsibility involving U.S. and international trademark matters, with a focus on portfolio strategy, enforcement, and brand counseling.

The Partner- or Counsel-level attorney will manage sophisticated trademark matters from clearance through enforcement, working directly with clients and coordinating with national and international Trademark offices as needed. The role is designed for an attorney who can operate with autonomy while contributing to a collaborative practice.

• U.S. trademark prosecution, clearance, and portfolio management
• International trademark filings and coordination through the Madrid Protocol and foreign counsel
• Trademark enforcement, brand policing, and TTAB matters
• Post-registration maintenance, renewals, and dispute support
• Oversight of trademark docketing, domain name matters, and process improvements

• 5–10(+) years of substantive trademark experience in a law firm or comparable environment
• Experience handling both U.S. and international trademark portfolios
• Excellent legal writing, judgment, and client-management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia and before the USPTO (a plus)
• Portable book of business in the range of $,000
• This opportunity is well-suited for a Partner- or Counsel-level trademark attorney seeking a stable platform, direct client ownership, and long-term growth within a busy and respected IP practice.