Trademark Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in the trademark prosecution process, which includes the preparation and submission of trademark and copyright applications to the USPTO and WIPO, as well as drafting formal documents such as Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals, and other related filings; handling TTAB filings, oppositions, and cancellations.

• Liaise with Non-US agents regarding international filings and associated activities.

• Update clients on the progress of trademark matters and related tasks.

• Manage incoming files that are transferred to the firm.

• Generate reports concerning trademark prosecution activities, including client status and docket reports.

• Maintain precise records related to trademark prosecution activities, ensuring the IP prosecution docket is updated and that correspondence and documents are securely stored in the firm’s document management system.

• Conduct preliminary searches both internationally and within the US using online and electronic databases; assist in evaluating search reports and addressing issues related to the clearance of marks.

• Record billable hours in the firm’s timekeeping system.

• Keep current with updates in Intellectual Property laws and regulations.

• Provide excellent client service to both internal and external clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 10 years in trademark and copyright prosecution.

• Extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property laws and regulations across various jurisdictions worldwide.

• Familiarity with IP docketing systems.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with attorneys, staff, and clients.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, as well as Document Management Systems like Net Docs.

• Willingness to work occasional overtime and weekends as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries along with a performance bonus program.

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Multiple plan choices and varying benefit levels available.

• Coverage for same-sex domestic partners.

• Pre-tax premium deductions.

• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire.

• Group term life/AD&D and optional supplemental group universal life insurance.

• Voluntary accident insurance available for self and family.

• Long-term care insurance options.

• Short-term disability benefits provided.

• Long-term disability benefits available.

• Pre-tax benefit programs for dependent care, health care reimbursement, and transit/qualified parking (in most locations).

• Retirement program featuring a voluntary 401(k) plan.