Intellectual Property Trademark Paralegal

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists seeks a qualified IP Trademark Paralegal for a Dallas law firm. You will support attorneys in U.S. and international copyright, patent, and trademark filings, docket management, and IP portfolio maintenance.

The role requires strong IP law background, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with attorneys and foreign counsel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with USPTO and international IP filings; PATTSY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. and international copyright and trademark applications.
• Manage IP docketing; track deadlines for filings, renewals, and responses.
• Maintain IP asset records and assist with portfolio audits.
• Draft and review legal correspondence and client communications.
• Assist with IP-related agreements and with litigation support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree

CLA designation

Tools

PATTSY

Job description

A Dallas law firm is seeking an IP Trademark Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in intellectual property law who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting their attorneys with U.S. and international patent, copyright and trademark filings, docket management, and IP portfolio maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. and international copyright and trademark applications.
• Prepare, finalize, and file documents at the USPTO and fifty state trademark offices, including applications, responses to office action, amendments to allege use and statements of use and specimen.
• Manage foreign counsel correspondence and document filings for foreign trademark applications.
• Manage IP docketing systems and track deadlines for filings, renewals, and responses.
• Maintain attorney docket for both U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark matters.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with trademark screening and clearance reviews.
• Conduct ownership, lien, assignment and security interest searches for U.S. and foreign patent, copyright and trademark assets in connection with security agreements and UCC-1 filings.
• Maintain accurate records of IP assets and assist with portfolio audits.
• Audit and manage portfolios to ensure copyright and trademark applications comply with the prosecution process, rules and regulations of applicable governmental agency.
• Draft and review legal correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Prepare and finalize client correspondence.
• Assist with internal review and analyzation of documents.
• Support litigation or enforcement activities related to IP, as needed.
• Assist with IP-related agreements (e.g., NDAs, POAs, licensing, and assignments).
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm.
• One of the following criteria is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor’s degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegals Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation.
• Familiarity with USPTO, fifty state trademark offices and international IP filing procedures.
• Proficiency with IP docketing software (PATTSY preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.