Trademark Paralegal

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; San Francisco, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Trademark Paralegal to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Practice Group. This role involves managing trademark portfolios, preparing applications, and assisting attorneys with various IP tasks. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and a paralegal certificate. With a hybrid work schedule, this position offers flexibility and the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about intellectual property law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of trademark prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong legal research and investigation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications for trademark and service mark registration.
• Assist with trademark and copyright due diligence.
• Draft correspondence related to trademark prosecution.

Skills

Trademark Prosecution

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal for the Trademark Portfolio Services department of the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The Trademark Paralegal will be responsible for providing assistance to attorneys in all aspects of trademark portfolio management, copyright portfolio management, and IP due diligence.

Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C., with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing applications for trademark and service mark registration.
• Preparing ancillary prosecution and maintenance filings.
• Preparing Trademark Trial and Appeal Board filings and trademark record title update filings.
• Assisting with trademark and copyright due diligence.
• Performing online preliminary trademark clearance searches and preparing search guides.
• Preparing applications for copyright registrations.
• Drafting correspondence to clients and local counsel related to trademark prosecution and maintenance issues.
• Keeping attorneys informed of upcoming deadlines and coordinating with them to update clients.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

Experience and qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree.
• 2-3 years of trademark prosecution/maintenance experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• A paralegal certificate is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong legal research and investigation skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload and client needs.
• Adaptability to change and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualified candidates must apply online at www.morganlewis.com by selecting 'Careers.'

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Salary ranges vary by location, e.g., Chicago: $59,300 - $94,850; New York and San Francisco: $67,400 - $107,825.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity. We consider applications from all qualified individuals without regard to protected characteristics.

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Your employment with the firm will be on an 'at-will' basis, allowing either party to terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.