Trademark Paralegal

MDA Edge; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking a full-time Trademark Paralegal in Washington, DC. The paralegal will support IP&T practitioners by handling USPTO filings, client correspondence, and international trademark issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 4-10 years of experience in trademark prosecution.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of experience in a trademark department focusing on trademark prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file applications, responses, and other trademark documents.
• Conduct trademark searches using third-party platforms.
• Communicate routinely with clients on trademark matters.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Document Management Software

Timekeeping Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PDF Creation Tools

Elite

Job description

Job Summary: This job position is with our client, a law firm, actively recruiting for a full-time Trademark Paralegal based in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, St. Louis, MO, or Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support the IP&T practitioners locally and nationally, reporting to the Practice Group Leader.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4 to 10 years of experience in a trademark department, focusing on trademark prosecution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF creation tools.
• Experience with document management software and timekeeping software such as Elite.

Key Responsibilities:

• USPTO Filings: Prepare and file applications, responses, renewals, and other trademark documents.
• Trademark Searches: Conduct searches using third-party platforms and perform common law searches.
• Client Correspondence: Communicate routinely with clients on trademark matters.
• International Filings: Manage filings with WIPO and coordinate with foreign counsel on international trademark issues.
• Compliance and Due Diligence: Handle customs registrations, due diligence for trademark portfolios, and copyright applications.
• Enforcement Support: Assist with TTAB filings and trademark enforcement matters, including oppositions and cease & desist actions.
• Docket Management: Monitor attorney dockets and manage deadlines.