IP Paralegal

Description Regional law firm based in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Trademark Paralegal to support attorneys in the management of domestic and international trademark matters. This hybrid role requires regular on-site work and offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative legal team on all aspects of trademark portfolio management, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and related litigation support. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, and experience handling high-volume trademark matters in a fast-paced law firm environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities + Assists attorneys with planning and managing clients' trademark portfolios + Assists with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications at U.S. PTO, including preparation of scanned images for use as specimens + Assists with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) + Initiates foreign filings and corresponds with foreign agents concerning foreign applications + Utilizes ProLaw proficiently to docket action due dates; monitors prosecution deadlines and communicates appropriate responses + Prepares status charts/reports for and routine letters to clients + Conducts online trademark searches (U.S. PTO, common law, initiating watch services, etc.) + Organizes, maintains and updates client and firm files + Assists attorneys in drafting Office Action responses for US filings and drafting correspondence to clients and to local counsel regarding Office Actions in cases outside of the US. + Assists attorneys in trademark opposition/cancellation litigation, including performing factual research, drafting discovery and discovery responses, summarizing deposition transcripts, analyzing evidence and trial preparation

Requirements Qualifications:

+ 2-5+ years of experience as an IP Paralegal (patent, trademark, or copyright) within a law firm or in-house legal department + Exposure to Lanham Act/Federal trademark law & procedure, TMEP, TBMP, USPTO ( USPTO Searches; TTAB-TTABVUE, TEAS-prosecution), & UDRP (NAF and WIPO) is preferred + Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines + Ability to work on-site in San Jose, CA Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .