Trademark Paralegal: Protect Global Brand & Enforce Digital

NBP NBA Properties

New York (NY)

Sur place

USD 90 000 - 110 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

Une candidature complète en une minute

Un CV et une lettre de motivation personnalisés, prêts à envoyer.

Passez les filtres ATS

Résumé du poste

NBA Properties seeks an experienced Trademark Paralegal to support the legal team in managing the worldwide trademark portfolio and enforcement program. You will handle USPTO filings, Office Actions, and TTAB proceedings while coordinating with external counsel and clients.

The role emphasizes strong IP docketing expertise, attention to detail, and knowledge of international filings. Collaboration with marketers, attorneys, and outside partners is essential to safeguard the NBA brand.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of trademark or IP paralegal experience in a law firm IP practice or an in-house legal department.
Working knowledge of USPTO procedures, TEAS filings, TTAB practice, and Madrid Protocol/WIPO filings.
Knowledge of trademark filing processes, international procedures, and foreign associate management.
Proficiency with IP docketing software such as CPI, Anaqua, or Pattsy, (experience with Memotech is a plus).
Direct experience or familiarity with digital brand protection platforms and online marketplace takedown tools.
Sharp visual attention to detail for tracking online infringements, collecting evidence of use, and matching product photos.

Responsabilités

Be an active member of the IP team that manages the end-to-end lifecycle of the worldwide trademark portfolio of the NBA and its affiliated leagues to protect the value of the company’s brand and global IP assets.
Prepare and file various USPTO documents, including trademark applications, Requests for Extensions of Time, Statements of Use, Amendments, Section 8 & 15 Affidavits of Use, Declarations of Incontestability, and Renewals.
Draft responses to USPTO Office Actions (including TEAS filings) and international Office Actions and notifications.
Research and evaluate potential specimens of use for submission to the USPTO and to foreign jurisdictions that require a Declaration of Continued Use.
Assist in overseeing U.S. and international trademark portfolios, including communicating with foreign outside counsel and coordinating directly with clients.
Assist with the preparing, filing, and managing TTAB proceedings.
Audit e-commerce websites and digital marketplaces for counterfeit and unlicensed merchandise.
Draft and submit IP infringement notices and demand letters, including assisting with a high volume of demand letters targeting print-on-demand networks and standalone international websites.
Track online takedown requests to ensure compliance and conduct necessary follow-up, including managing both automated vendor platforms and manual, time-intensive URL information collection.
Manage targeted platform takedowns requiring deep web research, with a focus on TikTok Shop, Instagram sponsored ads, and marketplace account resellers.
Assist in promptly and effectively addressing periodic digital enforcement spikes (e.g., following high-profile player transfers, team milestones, and league championship events).
Provide event-based enforcement support, including ongoing anti-piracy and brand protection enforcement targeting unlicensed event promoters during annual NBA All-Star and related events.
Assist in onboarding new digital enforcement portals, online marketplaces, platforms, and third-party league vendors, including uploading bulk/ large-scale sets of trademark registration certificates.
Work with third-party technology vendors to streamline, coordinate, and execute global digital brand protection initiatives.
Prepare regular reports detailing enforcement efforts, evaluating localized campaign impacts, analyzing data, and tracking IP enforcement expenditures.
Provide support in connection with other online IP enforcement matters, including domain name disputes, UDRP proceedings, and ambush marketing threats.
Assist in managing state and federal customs enforcement efforts by gathering/uploading photographic evidence, tracking active case records, and organizing investigative documentation.