Remote Trademark Paralegal – Prosecution & IP Support

Baker Brand; Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Seattle (CA, CA, WA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerHostetler is seeking a Trademark Paralegal (Paraprofessional - Nonexempt) to support its IP Services department remotely, with standard 8a-5p PT hours. The role reports to a Trademark Supervisor and focuses on prosecution, filings, and client communications.

Responsibilities include coordinating with global agents, maintaining the IP docket, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate records. Strong IP knowledge and document management proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or work experience equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of trademark and copyright prosecution experience.
• Deep understanding of Intellectual Property rules and regulations worldwide.
• Experience with IP docketing systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff and clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, Document Management Systems such as Net Docs.
• Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the trademark prosecution practice; including preparation and filing of trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO, formality documents such Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals and other related filings; TTAB filings, oppositions and cancellations.
• Correspond with NonUS agents regarding foreign filings and related activities
• Communicate with clients regarding status of trademark matters and related activities
• Process incoming files transferred to the firm
• Prepare reports related to trademark prosecution activities; including client status reports and docket reports
• Ensure accurate record keeping related to trademark prosecution activities; including maintaining the IP prosecution docket, saving correspondence and documents in the firm’s document management system
• Conduct international and US preliminary searches via internet and electronic databases; assist in review of search reports and other issues related to clearance of marks
• Capture billable time in the firm’s timekeeping system
• Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations
• Maintain excellent client service to internal and external clients

Skills

Communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

IP docketing systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Net Docs

Job description

BakerHostetler is seeking a Trademark Paralegal (Paraprofessional - Nonexempt) to support its IP Services department remotely, with standard 8a-5p PT hours. The role reports to a Trademark Supervisor and focuses on prosecution, filings, and client communications.

Responsibilities include coordinating with global agents, maintaining the IP docket, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate records. Strong IP knowledge and document management proficiency are essential.