Trademark Paralegal - Hybrid IP Pro with Global Filing

Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Chicago trademark group. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, USPTO rules, and international filings, with emphasis on accuracy and client communication.

At GBC you will support attorneys in filings, searches, docket management, and coordination with foreign counsel. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and operates on a hybrid schedule: three days in the office, two days at home in a collaborative IP team

Qualifications

• Experience in trademark prosecution and USPTO rules.
• Familiarity with international trademark filing.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients on US and foreign trademark matters.
• Order searches and perform in-house clearance analysis.
• Assist with USPTO and TTAB filings for prosecution and maintenance.
• Draft cost estimates for clearance, prosecution, and maintenance.
• Prepare assignments and maintenance documents.
• Prepare recordation sheets for USPTO filings.
• Arrange legalization of assignments for foreign offices.
• Monitor docket for due dates and renewals.
• Draft trademark/service mark applications, affidavits of use, maintenance and renewal filings.
• Assist with responses to trademark office actions.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel and agents.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

USPTO rules

International filing

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Job description

Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Chicago trademark group. The role focuses on trademark prosecution, USPTO rules, and international filings, with emphasis on accuracy and client communication.

At GBC you will support attorneys in filings, searches, docket management, and coordination with foreign counsel. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and operates on a hybrid schedule: three days in the office, two days at home in a collaborative IP team