Remote Trademark & IP Paralegal — Italy

Jobgether; Italia; Remote; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work arrangement

Full-time or part-time options

Opportunity to work with U.S. lawyers

Zusammenfassung

Jobgether invites applications for a Trademark & IP Law Paralegal to be based remotely in Italy. As part of a U.S.

law firm, you will support trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and IP filings across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating deadlines and preparing documents for attorney review. You will handle docketing, client communications, and international coordination, ensuring accuracy and timely filings with USPTO.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.
• At least 2 years of experience working with a U.S. trademark or intellectual property law firm.
• Strong hands-on experience with U.S. trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
• Practical experience working with the USPTO and the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
• Strong understanding of trademark filing requirements, prosecution procedures, and critical deadlines.
• Experience maintaining trademark docketing systems and managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Experience assisting with USPTO Office Action responses.
• Familiarity with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings.
• Experience conducting trademark searches and reviewing USPTO records.
• Ability to work directly and effectively with U.S. attorneys and clients.
• Strong legal drafting, document preparation, and research skills.
• Experience using IP docketing software or legal case management systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A stable employment history, ideally with at least two years in each previous role.
• Advanced practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and submit U.S. trademark applications, amendments, renewals, declarations of use, assignments, and other USPTO filings.
• Prepare and file Statements of Use, Amendments to Allege Use, and post-registration maintenance documents under Sections 8, 9, and 15, along with other applicable submissions.
• Assist attorneys with USPTO Office Action responses by gathering supporting evidence, organizing documentation, and preparing relevant materials.
• Monitor application status, filing deadlines, Office Actions, renewals, and ongoing maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate trademark docketing systems, calendar critical deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable filing procedures.
• Prepare trademark watch reports and monitor potentially conflicting marks to help protect clients' intellectual property rights.
• Maintain organized digital case files, intellectual property portfolios, and supporting documentation within legal case management systems.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches, review USPTO records, and organize findings for attorney review.
• Assist with trademark oppositions, cancellations, and proceedings before TTAB.
• Support copyright registrations and other intellectual property filings.
• Conduct legal and factual research relating to trademarks, copyrights, and broader intellectual property matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to collect information, specimens, ownership details, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare trademark assignment documents, consent agreements, coexistence agreements, and related legal correspondence.
• Coordinate with foreign associates and international counsel on global trademark portfolio matters.
• Use the firm's case management, docketing, and document management systems while following established procedures and quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Trademark prosecution

Portfolio management

Legal research

Client communication

English proficiency

AI tools experience

Attention to detail

Docketing software

Tools

USPTO TEAS

IP docketing software

Microsoft Office 365

Jobbeschreibung

Jobgether invites applications for a Trademark & IP Law Paralegal to be based remotely in Italy. As part of a U.S.

law firm, you will support trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and IP filings across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating deadlines and preparing documents for attorney review. You will handle docketing, client communications, and international coordination, ensuring accuracy and timely filings with USPTO.