Trademark Attorney
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$155,000/yr
Typical range
$115,000 – $220,000
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Trademark Attorney does
Advises clients on trademark registration, protection, licensing, and enforcement to safeguard brand identity and intellectual property.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Legal Recruiter — $75,000/yr
- Anti-Money Laundering Analyst — $72,000/yr
- Patent Attorney — $185,000/yr
- eDiscovery Specialist — $78,000/yr
- General Counsel — $220,000/yr
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