Trademark Paralegal hybrid need one year of experience

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLC in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support a sophisticated domestic and international trademark practice. The role involves filing, prosecution, and maintenance tasks with USPTO filings and TTAB matters.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of trademark paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of trademark paralegal experience.
• Experience preparing and filing trademark documents with the USPTO.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark prosecution and maintenance procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files involving prosecution and maintenance of domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, and trademark forms for attorney review.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file documents with the USPTO, including applications, Office Action responses, Statements of Use, and post-registration filings.
• Review and report filing receipts, publication notices, registration certificates, renewal certificates, and other trademark-related correspondence.
• Communicate with clients and foreign associates regarding registration, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark portfolios.
• Organize invoices from vendors and foreign associates and coordinate their approval and payment.
• Conduct research using the USPTO website and other legal resources.
• File and serve motions and related documents in TTAB proceedings.
• Assist with additional trademark projects and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Trademark paralegal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

USPTO filings

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Trademark Paralegal - Boutique IP Law Firm

A well-established boutique intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team and support a sophisticated domestic and international trademark practice.

The firm currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

No billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files involving the prosecution and maintenance of domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, and trademark forms for attorney review.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including trademark applications, Office Action responses, Statements of Use, and post-registration filings.
• Review and report filing receipts, publication notices, registration certificates, renewal certificates, and other trademark-related correspondence.
• Communicate with clients and foreign associates regarding the registration, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark portfolios.
• Organize invoices from vendors and foreign associates and coordinate their approval and payment.
• Conduct research using the USPTO website and other legal resources.
• File and serve motions and related documents in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings.
• Assist with additional trademark projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of trademark paralegal experience required.
• Experience preparing and filing trademark documents with the USPTO.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark prosecution and maintenance procedures.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Location and Schedule

This position is based in Washington, DC and offers a hybrid work schedule.