IP Paralegal

NBC Universal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in London seeks an Intellectual Property Paralegal. The role involves managing trademarks and collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance and protection of content. Candidates should have at least 5 years of paralegal experience, particularly in intellectual property, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring 4 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a paralegal, preferably in trademark or intellectual property.
• Experience of managing trademark applications, prosecution maintenance, and clearance searches.
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign trademark practice and procedures.

Responsibilities

• File and prosecute UK trademark applications, managing maintenance, renewals, and enforcement.
• Conduct and analyze clearances searches, including trademarks, titles, and editorial.
• Draft correspondence and documentation, including cease and desist letters and agreements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Research and analytical skills

Proficiency with trademark practice

Education

5+ years' experience as a paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Anaqua or similar trademark docketing systems

SAEGIS or similar trademark platforms

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin‑off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject‑matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join the Brands & Content Intellectual Property team, which supports the development of brands and the production of content for all NBCUniversal businesses globally. Working closely with the attorneys, the paralegals are highly respected team members that manage the Company's extensive worldwide trademark portfolio, including managing all trademark deadlines, driving trademark prosecution and enforcement lifecycles, and managing foreign and outside counsel. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively, as well as identify, present, and discuss challenges early on. You must be detail‑oriented and attentive, with excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Proficiency with trademark, litigation, or general intellectual property practice is preferred.

Job Duties

• File and prosecute UK trademark applications, and manage maintenance, renewals, and enforcement
• Manage worldwide trademark filing programs, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and enforcement
• Conduct and analyze clearances searches, including trademarks, titles, and editorial
• Research and gather evidence for enforcement matters and records
• Draft correspondence and documentation, including cease and desist letters, affidavits/declarations, agreements, powers of attorney, and chain‑of‑title documents
• Work closely with business groups on trademark prosecution and enforcement matters
• Collaborate with department to discuss issues and propose solutions to enhance practice
• Handle invoices, prepare reports and assist the department with other projects

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a paralegal, preferably in trademark or intellectual property
• Experience of managing trademark applications, prosecution maintenance and clearance searches
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Experience with Anaqua or similar trademark docketing systems
• Experience with SAEGIS or similar trademark platforms
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign trademark practice and procedures

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive material
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize high‑volume workload
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Initiative to achieve results and measure performance
• Willingness to learn and develop skills to enhance practice

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work in London, UK (hybrid role, 4 days/week from the office)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].