Job Description
Trademark Paralegal
Irvine, CA – Remote
$100,000 – $120,000 The Trademark Paralegal will be part of the firm’s centralized IP Services team and will report to a Trademark Supervisor. This role provides comprehensive support to the trademark prosecution function across domestic and international matters.
- Trademark Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support for trademark prosecution matters, including drafting, preparing, and filing trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO.
- Prepare and submit related prosecution documents such as assignments, office action responses, statements of use, affidavits of use, renewals, and other required filings, including TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
- Coordinate with international agents on foreign trademark filings and related follow-up activities.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding trademark status updates, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
- Manage and process trademark files that are transferred into the firm.
- Generate and maintain trademark prosecution reports, including docket and client status reports.
- Maintain accurate and complete records by updating the IP docket and organizing correspondence and filings within the firm’s document management system.
- Perform U.S. and international preliminary trademark searches using online resources and electronic databases; assist with reviewing search results and clearance-related issues.
- Record billable time accurately in accordance with firm policies.
- Monitor and stay informed on changes to trademark and intellectual property laws and procedures.
- Deliver high-quality client service to both internal teams and external clients.
- Trademark Paralegal Requirements:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 10 years of hands-on trademark and copyright prosecution experience.
- Strong working knowledge of intellectual property rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
- Prior experience using IP docketing and prosecution management systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and clients at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and document management platforms such as NetDocuments.
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when business needs require.
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