Trademark Paralegal: Prosecution & Global Coordination

Buchalter PC; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K

Profit sharing

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter LLP seeks a highly motivated trademark paralegal to join our Los Angeles office, assisting attorneys with prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement of trademarks.

Responsibilities include preparing filings, monitoring deadlines, managing databases, coordinating with international associates, and handling domain-name disputes. The role requires 5+ years of trademark paralegal experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a trademark paralegal.
• Familiar with domestic and international trademark matters.
• Strong knowledge of trademark laws and terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable contacting clients directly as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• IP litigation experience is a plus.
• Patent experience is a plus.
• Experience with trademark docketing and database management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark searches using the USPTO system and third party systems and provide legal analysis on availability of trademarks.
• Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, and renewal documents with the USPTO.
• Monitor and track deadlines for trademark prosecution and maintenance.
• Manage international trademark associates and deadlines and invoicing thereto.
• Locate, evaluate and file Specimens of Use and accompanying URL information with the Trademark Office for various filings.
• Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government officials.
• Prepare and respond to office actions and other correspondence from government agencies.
• Maintain and update trademark databases.
• Provide support to attorneys in all aspects of the trademark practice.
• Assist in preparing and filing domain name disputes such as UDRP, URS, and other domain name disputes.
• Assisting and filing disputes, namely cancellations and oppositions, within the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Buchalter LLP seeks a highly motivated trademark paralegal to join our Los Angeles office, assisting attorneys with prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement of trademarks.

Responsibilities include preparing filings, monitoring deadlines, managing databases, coordinating with international associates, and handling domain-name disputes. The role requires 5+ years of trademark paralegal experience and strong communication skills.