Global Trademark Paralegal — Prosecution & Enforcement

Considine Search; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search in Roseland, NJ, seeks a Trademark Paralegal to support US and international trademark functions, including searching, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.

The role covers drafting filings, coordinating with foreign counsel, and managing evidence of use with clients' marketing teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, with strong USPTO knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• 4+ years of Paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with USPTO search and filing systems.
• Knowledge of USPTO trademark databases and docket systems.
• Ability to coordinate with attorneys and clients, and manage multiple matters concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Support US and international trademark functions across searching, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Draft and file US trademark applications and prepare goods/services descriptions.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel to file and maintain filings and respond to office actions.
• Prepare draft responses to Office Actions and TTAB proceedings.
• Coordinate evidence of use with clients’ marketing teams for US and global filings.
• Review watch service reports and research potentially infringing marks.
• Assist with transactional trademark matters, including diligence and portfolio audits.
• Prepare draft assignments and review USPTO abstracts to examine chain of title.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

TESS

TEAS

TEASi

TSDR

TTAB

Corsearch

Saegis

CPi docket

WIPO forms

Job description

Considine Search in Roseland, NJ, seeks a Trademark Paralegal to support US and international trademark functions, including searching, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.

The role covers drafting filings, coordinating with foreign counsel, and managing evidence of use with clients' marketing teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, with strong USPTO knowledge.