Global IP Trademark Paralegal

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Senior Associate Paralegal - Trademark to support the global trademark portfolio. You will manage worldwide filings, coordinate with foreign associates, and assist with domain name enforcement and copyright matters under the in-house IP team.

You will work closely with lawyers and business groups to prosecute, maintain, and protect Amgen’s brands, including Madrid Protocol filings and customs-related actions, ensuring timely responses and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent paralegal experience.
• 2+ years paralegal experience in IP preferred.
• Experience with Madrid Protocol filings and domain name matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage worldwide trademark filings, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and communications with stakeholders.
• Prepare and file trademark applications and related documents, including Madrid Protocol filings.
• Coordinate with foreign associates on prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement matters.
• Review trademark watch notices and recommend enforcement actions.
• Prepare and review affidavits, powers of attorney, assignments, and related documents.
• Assist attorneys with IP due diligence, M&A, divestitures, and other transactional matters.
• Support domain name portfolio management and enforcement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trademark laws

Copyright laws

Electronic filing systems

MS Office proficiency

Document management systems

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years paralegal experience

Associate’s degree + 6 years paralegal experience

High school diploma + 8 years paralegal experience

Tools

Madrid Protocol filings

USPTO/WIPO filing platforms

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a Senior Associate Paralegal - Trademark to support the global trademark portfolio. You will manage worldwide filings, coordinate with foreign associates, and assist with domain name enforcement and copyright matters under the in-house IP team.

You will work closely with lawyers and business groups to prosecute, maintain, and protect Amgen’s brands, including Madrid Protocol filings and customs-related actions, ensuring timely responses and accurate records.