Trademark & IP Law Paralegal - full time or part time
We are seeking an experienced Trademark / Intellectual Property Paralegal to support a U.S. law firm handling trademark, copyright, and broader intellectual property matters.
This is a fully remote role for a legal professional with strong IP experience, excellent drafting and docketing skills, and hands-on experience supporting U.S. attorneys with trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with U.S. trademark prosecution and portfolio management.
- Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, renewals, declarations of use, assignments, and related USPTO submissions.
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches and organize search results for attorney review.
- Monitor trademark application status, deadlines, office actions, renewals, and maintenance requirements.
- Assist with responses to USPTO Office Actions and gather supporting evidence.
- Prepare and file Statements of Use, Amendments to Allege Use, Sections 8, 9, 15, and other post-registration filings.
- Assist with trademark oppositions, cancellations, and TTAB matters.
- Maintain accurate trademark docketing systems and calendar all critical deadlines.
- Prepare trademark watch reports and monitor potentially conflicting marks.
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information, specimens, ownership details, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare trademark assignment documents, consent agreements, coexistence agreements, and related correspondence.
- Assist with copyright registrations and related IP filings.
- Maintain organized intellectual property portfolios and digital case files.
- Coordinate with foreign associates and international counsel when supporting global trademark portfolios.
- Conduct legal and factual research related to trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property matters.
- Work within the firm's case management, docketing, and document management systems.
- Follow established firm procedures and quality standards.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Paralegal, Lawyer, or Attorney.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with a trademark or intellectual property law firm in the United States.
- Strong hands-on experience with U.S. trademark prosecution.
- Experience preparing and filing trademark applications and post-registration maintenance documents.
- Experience working with the USPTO and Trademark Electronic Application System.
- Strong knowledge of trademark deadlines, filing requirements, and prosecution procedures.
- Experience with trademark docketing and portfolio management.
- Experience assisting with Office Action responses.
- Familiarity with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings.
- Experience conducting trademark searches and reviewing USPTO records.
- Experience working directly with U.S. attorneys and clients.
- Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills.
- Experience with IP docketing or legal case management software.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
For Every LauLau Professional
- Proven employment stability, with at least two years of tenure in each prior role.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Advanced hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
- Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet home office.
- Consistent availability during U.S. business hours.
- Commitment to a long-term remote position with a U.S. law firm.