Trademark Paralegal — Fast-Paced IP Pro Team

Opportunities (2024); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, seeks a Trademark Paralegal in Washington, DC to support both U.S. and international trademark matters.

You will prepare and file documents for prosecution, maintenance, and WIPO filings, and coordinate with clients and foreign associates on routine filings and evidence of use. Strong familiarity with TTAB, UDRP actions, and worldwide trademark laws is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal with U.S. and foreign prosecution.
• Familiarity with TTAB, copyright filings, and UDRP actions.
• Experience with worldwide trademark laws and WIPO filings.
• Able to meet the paralegal 1300 hour billing metric.
• Must be able to work in the office 3 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents for U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance.
• Prepare and file Madrid-based filings with WIPO.
• Communicate with clients regarding filing requirements and evidence of use.
• Correspond with foreign associates on routine prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and maintenance.
• Assist on special projects including copyright, customs, UDRP, and domain name registration.

Skills

Trademark Prosecution

TTAB proceedings

UDRP actions

WIPO filings

Client communication

Office in-person days

Job description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, seeks a Trademark Paralegal in Washington, DC to support both U.S. and international trademark matters.

You will prepare and file documents for prosecution, maintenance, and WIPO filings, and coordinate with clients and foreign associates on routine filings and evidence of use. Strong familiarity with TTAB, UDRP actions, and worldwide trademark laws is required.