Trademark Paralegal, hybrid, need one year of experience

Trademark Paralegal – Boutique IP Law Firm

A well-established boutique intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team and support a sophisticated domestic and international trademark practice.

The firm currently offers a hybrid work schedule.

No billable hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files involving the prosecution and maintenance of domestic and international trademark portfolios.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, and trademark forms for attorney review.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including trademark applications, Office Action responses, Statements of Use, and post-registration filings.
• Review and report filing receipts, publication notices, registration certificates, renewal certificates, and other trademark-related correspondence.
• Communicate with clients and foreign associates regarding the registration, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark portfolios.
• Organize invoices from vendors and foreign associates and coordinate their approval and payment.
• Conduct research using the USPTO website and other legal resources.
• File and serve motions and related documents in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings.
• Assist with additional trademark projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of trademark paralegal experience required.
• Experience preparing and filing trademark documents with the USPTO.
• Familiarity with domestic and international trademark prosecution and maintenance procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Location and Schedule

This position is based in Washington, DC and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.

Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!