Trademark Paralegal
Irvine, CA – Remote
$100,000 – $120,000 The Trademark Paralegal will be part of the firm’s centralized IP Services team and will report to a Trademark Supervisor. This role provides comprehensive support to the trademark prosecution function across domestic and international matters.
Trademark Paralegal Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day support for trademark prosecution matters, including drafting, preparing, and filing trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO.
• Prepare and submit related prosecution documents such as assignments, office action responses, statements of use, affidavits of use, renewals, and other required filings, including TTAB oppositions and cancellations.
• Coordinate with international agents on foreign trademark filings and related follow-up activities.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding trademark status updates, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Manage and process trademark files that are transferred into the firm.
• Generate and maintain trademark prosecution reports, including docket and client status reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records by updating the IP docket and organizing correspondence and filings within the firm’s document management system.
• Perform U.S. and international preliminary trademark searches using online resources and electronic databases; assist with reviewing search results and clearance-related issues.
• Record billable time accurately in accordance with firm policies.
• Monitor and stay informed on changes to trademark and intellectual property laws and procedures.
• Deliver high-quality client service to both internal teams and external clients.
Trademark Paralegal Requirements:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 10 years of hands-on trademark and copyright prosecution experience.
• Strong working knowledge of intellectual property rules and procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prior experience using IP docketing and prosecution management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, and clients at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and document management platforms such as NetDocuments.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when business needs require.