Trademark Paralegal - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Disability insurance (short & long‑0)

Parental leave

Pre-tax parking

Pre-tax transit

401(k) / Roth options

Profit sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join our Advertising, Marketing and Trademark department. The role involves assisting with trademark prosecution, clearance searches, and docketing in a collaborative Midwest firm environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of paralegal experience in trademark work, an associate degree and paralegal certificate, and strong MS Office skills. A hybrid remote schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as a trademark prosecution paralegal in a law firm or corporation.
• Associate's degree and paralegal certificate preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support trademark prosecution and enforcement, including US and foreign matters.
• Perform clearance searches using Saegis or Corsearch.
• Utilize docketing software such as CPI.
• Familiar with copyright, licensing, advertising law, and domain-name enforcement.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

TESS

TEAS

TSDR

TTABVUE

ESTTA

WIPO

Madrid Protocol

Saegis

Corsearch

CPI

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal with a minimum of three to five years of experience to join our Advertising, Marketing and Trademark department. The trademark paralegal will be part of our growing trademark team and have the opportunity to do interesting and challenging work.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures, rules, and requirements.
• The ability to effectively utilize PTO trademark-specific technology tools, such as TESS, TEAS, TSDR, TTABVUE, and ESTTA.
• Familiarity with additional Trademark technology tools like WIPO and Madrid Protocol.
• Strong knowledge of trademark prosecution and enforcement, including US and foreign matters.
• Strong trademark-clearance searching skills utilizing tools such as Saegis or Corsearch.
• Knowledge of docketing software such as CPI.
• Familiarity with copyright, licensing, advertising law, and domain name registration and enforcement are preferred.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

Candidates must be curious, proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, able to prioritize tasks, and able not only to work independently but also to work well with others. The ability to communicate clearly and succinctly is essential. Candidates must think critically, be adaptable, and work with an eye toward continuous improvement. A minimum of three to five years of experience as a trademark prosecution paralegal in a law firm or corporation is preferred; a minimum of an associate's degree and paralegal certificate are also preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications is required.

This position has the option for a hybrid remote schedule.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $60,000-$80,000. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China.

Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.