Trademark Specialist

Soni; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury brand in New York seeks a Trademark Specialist to support intellectual property protection, focusing on trademark prosecution and enforcement. The ideal candidate will manage trademark filings, monitor infringements, and assist in enforcement actions. This hybrid role requires a paralegal with 5-10 years of trademark law experience, preferably in luxury, and offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IP paralegal experience, preferably in luxury industry.
• Strong expertise in U.S. trademark law and USPTO procedures.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications and renewals.
• Conduct trademark clearance searches and monitor infringements.
• Manage trademark portfolios and maintain IP databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Time-management

Education

BA degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

IP management software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Trademark Specialist will support all aspects of intellectual property protection for a luxury brand, focusing on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting efforts. This hybrid role, based in midtown Manhattan, requires a formally trained paralegal with 5–10 years of experience in trademark law, preferably within the luxury industry. The position involves managing filings, monitoring deadlines, conducting clearance searches, and assisting with infringement matters under the guidance of the Director of Intellectual Property. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in building efficient processes to safeguard the company’s IP assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, renewals, affidavits, and related documents.
• Conduct trademark clearance searches and monitor infringement, including anti-counterfeiting enforcement.
• Manage trademark and domain name portfolios, maintain IP databases, and track deadlines.
• Support TTAB proceedings, opposition/cancellation actions, and draft cease-and-desist letters under supervision.
• Generate reports on trademark activity and assist with billing review and vendor compliance.

Preferred Skills

• BA degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate; 5+ years of IP paralegal experience.
• Expertise in U.S. trademark law, USPTO procedures, and IP management software.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and cloud-based document systems; excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience with luxury brand IP preferred; ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$120,000-150,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.