Intellectual Property & Trademark Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a highly motivated and experienced trademark paralegal to join their team in their Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in the intellectual property practice group with a variety of tasks related to trademark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark searches using the USPTO system and third party systems (e.g. Corsearch, Saegis, etc.) and provide legal analysis on availability of trademarks

• Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, and renewal documents with the USPTO

• Monitor and track deadlines for trademark prosecution and maintenance

• Manage international trademark associates and deadlines and invoicing thereto

• Locate, evaluate and file Specimens of Use and accompanying URL information with the Trademark Office for: Amendments to Allege Use, Statements of Use, Section 8 and 15 Declarations of Continuous Use and Incontestability and Section 8 and 9 Declarations of Continuous Use and Renewal

• Communicate with clients, foreign associates, and government officials

• Prepare and respond to office actions and other correspondence from government agencies

• Maintain and update trademark databases

• Provide support to attorneys in all aspects of the trademark practice

• Assist in preparing and filing domain name disputes such as UDRP, URS, and other domain name disputes

• Assisting and filing disputes, namely cancellations and oppositions, within the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Qualifications & Skills

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or attorney declaration under the BPC 6450

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a trademark paralegal

• Familiar with domestic and international trademark matters

• Strong knowledge of trademark laws and terminology

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Should be comfortable contacting clients directly as needed

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• IP litigation experience is a plus

• Patent experience is a plus

• Experience with trademark docketing and database management is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (commensurate with experience)..

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, and PTO.

• Collaborative Environment: Supportive, professional, and team-oriented firm culture.

• Career Growth: Exposure to high-stakes bankruptcy work with opportunities for professional advancement.