Trademark Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join our legal team. This role is responsible for supporting all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution, enforcement, and brand protection. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. trademark laws, procedural practices before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and a commitment to ensuring timely compliance with all relevant deadlines.

Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com].

Responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of U.S. trademark laws, USPTO procedures, and trademark portfolio management.
• Monitor and manage trademark-related deadlines, ensuring all necessary filings and responses are submitted to the USPTO in a timely manner.
• Learn and effectively apply trademark and brand guidelines to ensure correct use of brands across internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with internal business teams to address and resolve any identified improper use of trademarks or brand assets.
• Assist in trademark enforcement, including proactive investigation of suspected misuse, preparing and sending enforcement letters using approved templates, and maintaining enforcement records.
• Ensure due diligence through the use of trademark management software and tracking tools.
• Support domain name protection efforts, including familiarity with domain registration processes and Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings.
• Conduct online research to identify brand misuse on websites, social media platforms, and advertising channels.
• Track instances of trademark infringement and develop routine reports by leveraging automated tools for brand protection monitoring.

Qualifications:

• At least 2–3 years of direct experience as a trademark paralegal, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Expertise in U.S. trademark prosecution, filings, and maintenance procedures before the USPTO.
• Proficiency in using trademark and IP management software.
• Strong research, organization, and reporting skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with domain registration, UDRP, and online enforcement strategies is highly desired.