Trademark Paralegal

Authentic Brands Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a Trademark Paralegal in New York, New York. This role involves managing extensive trademark portfolios and assisting the IP team with trademark prosecution and enforcement matters.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and experience in intellectual property support. The salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $80,000.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience.
• Relevant work experience in IP preferred.
• Experience supporting IP attorneys preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages U.S. and international trademark prosecution files.
• Corresponds with foreign counsel on trademark applications.
• Prepares powers of attorney and related documents.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Problem-solving skills

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Trademark Paralegal provides essential and specialized support for attorneys and internal teams managing Authentic’s extensive trademark portfolio. The Trademark Paralegal assists Authentic’s IP team with all phases of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, from pre‑filing to maintenance of registered trademarks, and also assists on enforcement and opposition matters.

What you’ll be working on

• Creates, maintains, and updates U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files and case materials in both physical and electronic records management systems, including WebTMS
• Corresponds regularly with foreign counsel on new trademark applications and routine prosecution matters
• Creates, maintains, and updates docket reports
• Reviews the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with trademark prosecution, oppositions, customs recordals, and enforcement matters
• Prepares powers of attorney and related documents for trademark assignments
• Gathers and organizes evidence of use to support pending applications pending oppositions
• Prepares status reports for attorneys and internal teams as needed
• Assists in quality assurance review of trademark records and correspondence
• Assists in checking and updating the status of trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark offices when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• 1‑2+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve
• Relevant work experience in IP preferred
• Experience supporting IP attorneys preferred

Primary Location Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Authentic is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.