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Trademark Paralegal (Remote)
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Duties include the below:
- Communicate with attorneys and clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution, deadlines, renewals, and maintenance matters
- Prepare and send client communications, reports, and trademark status updates (quarterly or upon request)
- Coordinate with clients to collect supporting documents, signed forms, and specimens
- Review marketing materials and websites for acceptable trademark specimens
- Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using USPTO, commercial databases (e.g., SAEGIS, TrademarkNow), AI tools, and foreign trademark office resources
- Order and track comprehensive trademark searches from vendors
- Prepare, file and maintain applications and registrations before the USPTO (Sections 8, 9, 15; Statements of Use; Renewals; Extensions; Assignments; POAs)
- Draft and file non-substantive responses to Office Actions for attorney review
- Report USPTO and foreign office notices (e.g., publication, allowance) to clients
- Communicate with foreign counsel regarding searches, filings, prosecution, and maintenance
- Assist in planning and executing global trademark registration strategies
- Coordinate legalization of documents and obtain signatures for foreign trademark filings
- Manage deadlines and docket items for U.S. and foreign applications and registrations, and maintain accurate records in WebTMS
- Prepare and manage trademark watch notices and subscriptions
- Oversee file transfers (intake and outbound), including docket and document reviews
- Assist with preparing and filing TTAB actions (oppositions, cancellations, appeals) and UDRP complaints; gather supporting materials for enforcement proceedings
- File and prosecute U.S. copyright applications; assist with copyright assignment documentation
- Assist clients with U.S. Customs and Border Protection trademark recordation
- Perform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required
- 4+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal is required
- Stellar project management and organizational skills
- Great attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Good judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Client-focused mindset
- Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively and efficiently with clients, attorneys and staff across offices Proficiency in WebTMS and filing with USPTO
- Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark prosecution rules and procedures
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed