Associate Paralegal, IP & Brand Protection

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose...while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Paralegal to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Director of Intellectual Property & Brand Protection. This role plays a key part in supporting Vuori's intellectual property and brand protection efforts by providing efficient, organized legal support to help manage, build, and enforce a strong IP portfolio and protect Vuori's brand rights.


What you'll get to do:

• Support oversight of the trademark portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel on related matters, including monitoring and managing key deadline
• Communicate with internal teams on trademark prosecution and brand protection matters
• Gather and organize trademark use evidence (e.g., specimens, first-use dates) to support prosecution and maintenance filings
• Conduct and evaluate trademark clearance searches for proposed product names and taglines
• Monitor and report on IP and brand protection metrics, including enforcement efforts, infringement activity, and IP portfolio status
• Investigate potential infringements, fraudulent activity, and unauthorized use of brand assets
• Work with brand protection providers and relevant platforms to implement takedowns and support enforcement actions
• Maintain and organize IP records and trackers to support trademark prosecution, audits, reporting, and enforcement matters
• Assist with legal compliance efforts by developing internal guidance for the business
• Identify gaps in IP coverage and assist with developing new trademark filing and global protection strategies
• Organize legal documentation, including agreements, declarations, affidavits, records, authorization letters, and Apostille certifications
• Support other legal and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience in intellectual property and/or brand protection, in-house and/or at a law firm
• Solid understanding of IP processes (e.g., trademark prosecution), infringement, counterfeits, and other IP and brand protection matters
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with strong writing and drafting skills
• Fast learner and self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $80,100 per year - $103,005 per year.


Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.