Trademark Operations Supervisor

Job Summary The Trademark Operations Supervisor oversees day‑to‑day administrative and operational functions of the Trademark practice, supervising support staff, ensuring efficient workflows, and partnering with attorneys, paralegals, and leadership to support business objectives. Responsibilities Provide direct oversight of Trademark Paralegals, including regular check‑ins, workflow management, and day‑to‑day supervision. Manage and monitor billable targets and productivity metrics for Trademark Paralegals. Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development for Trademark Paralegals. Directly manage the Trademark Transfer Specialist, overseeing all trademark transfer‑in and transfer‑out processes. Directly manage the Trademark Practice Assistant and oversee all related administrative workflows. Create, maintain, and update trademark paralegal procedural manuals and workflow documentation. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Oversee and optimize trademark workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent execution of trademark matters. Monitor workload distribution and proactively reassign resources to meet business needs and deadlines. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. Serve as a key liaison between trademark attorneys, paralegals, practice leadership, and support teams. Provide operational insights and recommendations to leadership to support staffing, capacity planning, and business growth. Support change management initiatives and lead the implementation of new processes, tools, or organizational changes. Model strong leadership behaviors, including clear communication, coaching, accountability, and professional integrity. Desired Skills & Qualifications Comprehensive expertise in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution processes, docketing systems, and trademark operations infrastructure. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team management experience. Experience with trademark docketing and practice management systems preferred. Curiosity about new tools, willingness to experiment, and openness to evolving work practices. Outstanding written, verbal, and organizational skills with discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information. Minimum of 5 years of experience in trademark prosecution operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity. Bachelor's degree required. Benefits and Compensation At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. We offer a comprehensive benefit program including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Healthcare Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Wellbeing The anticipated range for this position is $94,000 - $141,250. Actual base salary may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be provided upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Fenwick & West LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts all employment‑related activities without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fenwick & West LLP