Trademark Paralegal

SourcePro Search, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support a prominent law firm's Intellectual Property practice. The role requires handling U.S. and international trademark matters, including searches, filings, and portfolio maintenance.

You will conduct clearance searches, file U.S. applications, coordinate international filings, monitor watch reports, TTAB matters, and support due diligence and record-keeping in a fast-paced hybrid environment in Roseland, NJ or Salt Lake

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of paralegal experience within a law firm.
• Experience handling U.S. and international trademark matters.
• Knowledge of USPTO systems and trademark databases.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark clearance searches and prepare summaries.
• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications.
• Coordinate international filings with foreign counsel.
• Prepare declarations of use and maintenance documents.
• Monitor watch reports and respond to USPTO actions.
• Support TTAB proceedings and oppositions.
• Assist with counterfeit prevention and takedown requests.
• Maintain trademark records and docketing systems.

Skills

Trademark research

U.S. trademark prosecution

Paralegal experience

Intellectual Property

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

USPTO tools (TESS/TEAS)

CPi docketing software

Corsearch

Saegis

Job description

Trademark Paralegal

Location: Roseland, NJ or Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time | Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support a prominent law firm's Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of law firm experience handling U.S. and international trademark matters, including trademark searches, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and portfolio management.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches, review search reports, investigate potential conflicts, and prepare research summaries and draft opinion letters.
• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, including researching client materials and drafting descriptions of goods and services.
• Coordinate international trademark filings, renewals, and maintenance matters with foreign counsel.
• Prepare and file trademark declarations of use, renewals, and other maintenance documents with the USPTO.
• Monitor trademark watch reports, investigate potentially conflicting marks, and assist with USPTO Office Action responses.
• Support Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.
• Assist with counterfeit prevention programs, online takedown requests, and customs recordations.
• Support trademark due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, portfolio audits, chain-of-title remediation, and post-closing integration.
• Prepare trademark assignment documents and review USPTO assignment records.
• Assist with copyright applications, copyright searches, security interest agreements, WHOIS investigations, and UDRP/URS proceedings.
• Maintain accurate trademark records, docketing systems, and deadlines while coordinating with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• At least 4 years of paralegal experience within a law firm, preferably supporting an Intellectual Property or Trademark practice.
• Strong experience with U.S. trademark prosecution, searches, applications, renewals, and portfolio maintenance.
• Knowledge of USPTO systems, including TESS, TEAS, TEASi, TSDR, and TTAB procedures.
• Experience with trademark search platforms such as Corsearch and Saegis.
• Familiarity with WIPO forms, international trademark databases, and foreign counsel coordination.
• Experience with CPi docketing software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.