Senior Trademark Paralegal

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Maplewood, MN

Job summary

3M in Minnesota seeks a Trademark Paralegal to support global trademark activities including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and transactional work.

You will manage the worldwide portfolio, coordinate with clients and outside counsel, and assist with licensing, divestments, and acquisitions in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; ABA-accredited paralegal certification.
• 3+ years of domestic and international trademark paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with trademark docketing software (ANAQUA preferred).
• Knowledge of Madrid Protocol and Paris Convention; strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage worldwide trademark portfolio.
• Handle enforcement and anti-counterfeiting efforts.
• Communicate with clients and outside counsel.
• Assist with licensing, divestments, and acquisitions.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Prioritization

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-accredited paralegal certification

Tools

ANAQUA

Job description

Role

Trademark Paralegal supporting global trademark activities within 3M, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and transactional work related to trademarks and copyrights.

Responsibilities

• manage worldwide trademark portfolio
• handle enforcement and anti-counterfeiting efforts
• communicate with clients and outside counsel
• assist with licensing, divestments, and acquisitions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, minimum of 3 years of domestic and foreign trademark paralegal experience, certification in an ABA-accredited program, and proficiency with trademark docketing software (ANAQUA preferred). Additional skills include international trademark law (Madrid Protocol, Paris Convention), strong communication, project management, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications

5+ years of experience, in-house or private practice background, and international trademark enforcement expertise.

HighValue

global trademark management, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, licensing, and transactional legal support within a corporate environment.

Work setup

on-site in Maplewood, MN, at least four days weekly; no travel required.