Trademark Paralegal

Leeds Professional Resources; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leeds Professional Resources seeks a detail-oriented Trademark Paralegal to support prosecution and portfolio management in a fast-paced legal team.

The role requires experience handling trademark filings, docketing, and related documentation for domestic and international matters, coordinating with counsel and clients, and maintaining precise records and schedules.

Formación

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a trademark paralegal or IP support role.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO trademark filing procedures and prosecution processes.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with domestic and international trademark prosecution, including preparing, filing, and monitoring trademark applications.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and coordinate clearance searches.
• Manage trademark portfolios and maintain accurate records of applications, registrations, renewals, and deadlines.
• Monitor and docket critical deadlines, including office actions, statements of use, declarations of use, renewals, and maintenance filings.
• Prepare and file trademark applications, extensions, statements of use, renewals, and other USPTO submissions.
• Assist attorneys with responding to USPTO Office Actions and other matters.
• Coordinate with foreign associates and international counsel regarding filings and maintenance.
• Monitor watch notices and assist with infringement and enforcement matters.
• Assist with TTAB proceedings (oppositions, cancellations).
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, foreign associates, and stakeholders.
• Maintain trademark databases, docketing systems, and electronic files.
• Prepare status reports and documentation related to portfolios.
• Provide general administrative and legal support as needed.

Conocimientos

Trademark prosecution

Document management

Docketing experience

Educación

Paralegal certification

Herramientas

USPTO Trademark Center

TSDR system

Docketing software

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Trademark Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting trademark prosecution and portfolio management, with a strong understanding of domestic and international trademark procedures.

This individual will play an important role in managing trademark matters from initial clearance and filing through registration, maintenance, and enforcement. The successful candidate must be proactive, highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic and international trademark prosecution, including preparing, filing, and monitoring trademark applications.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and coordinate trademark clearance searches.
• Manage trademark portfolios and maintain accurate records of applications, registrations, renewals, and deadlines.
• Monitor and docket critical deadlines, including office action responses, statements of use, declarations of use, renewals, and other maintenance filings.
• Prepare and file trademark applications, extensions, statements of use, renewals, and other USPTO submissions.
• Assist attorneys with responding to USPTO Office Actions and other trademark prosecution matters.
• Coordinate with foreign associates and international counsel regarding trademark filings, prosecution, and maintenance.
• Monitor trademark watch notices and assist with potential infringement and enforcement matters.
• Assist with opposition, cancellation, and other trademark-related proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, foreign associates, and other stakeholders regarding trademark matters.
• Maintain and update trademark databases, docketing systems, and electronic files.
• Prepare status reports, correspondence, and other documentation related to trademark portfolios.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a trademark paralegal or in a similar intellectual property legal support role.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO trademark filing procedures and trademark prosecution processes.
• Experience using USPTO's Trademark Center and TSDR systems.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
• Experience with trademark docketing systems and legal document management platforms.