Trademark Paralegal

A thriving, mid-size, full-service, mid-town Manhattan law firm seeks a Trademark Paralegal to join its IP practice. The Trademark Paralegal will be responsible for assisting with all facets of the trademark prosecution process. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of experience and can work autonomously. Essential responsibilities ***** Handling all aspects of U.S. prosecution and maintenance; preparing, filing and docketing trademark applications; preparing responses to PTO office actions; preparing and filing renewals and declarations of use; collecting evidence of use for prosecution; drafting client correspondence; recording assignments and other documents. Electronic docketing (FIP preferred).Maintenance of physical and electronic trademark files.Foreign and domestic trademark experience.Conduct, review and analyze Saegis trademark searches in U.S. and International databases.Communicate with the PTO and foreign associates.Copyright searching and filing Instructing and working with foreign counsel on clearance, trademark filings, office actions, renewals, and other prosecution and conflict matters.Legalization of documents.Performing and reviewing trademark and copyright searches, including knockout searches.Investigation of possible infringements.Qualifications and ***** Minimum 5+ years of experience in both foreign and U.S. trademark prosecution.BA/BS degree, paralegal certificate is a plus.Familiarity with Madrid protocol.Excellent oral and written communication abilities.Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).The firm is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays.

Created: 2025-03-07