Senior Trademark Paralegal
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 135000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us:
Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP provides sophisticated intellectual property advice and legal services to many of the worlds largest most innovative businesses research institutions universities and entrepreneurs. For more than six decades we have been exclusively dedicated to excellence in the practice of IP law. Our size and singular focus enhance efficiency foster responsive and creative decision-making and help clients achieve mission-critical results. We cultivate trust communicate clearly and deliver effective solutions.
YOUR ROLE:
The Senior Trademark Paralegal plays a strategic clientâfacing role supporting complex U.S. and international trademark portfolios. This highâimpact position owns endâtoâend trademark workflows including filings prosecution renewals and enforcement while partnering closely with attorneys and clients. The role contributes to operational excellence by driving process improvements quality control and the effective use of modern tools and best practices.
YOUR IMPACT:
- US & Foreign Trademark Filings: Manage process and workflow of US and foreign trademark filings prosecution renewals and conflicts (oppositions cancellations infringements UDRPs and counterfeits).
- Trademark Prosecution: Managing trademark prosecution with the USPTO including:
- preparing and filing new applications;
- drafting goods and services specifications;
- identifying and reviewing specimens of use; and
- preparing response submissions to the USPTO.
- UDRPs: Managing and assisting with UDRPs and internet enforcement.
- Docketing: Monitoring deadlines and maintain accurate records in docketing systems.
- Searches:
- Experience with preliminary / knockout trademark searches using databases such as USPTO WIPO Global Brand Database and commercial search tools is a plus.
- Supporting attorneys with full clearance searches including coordinating with third-party search vendors when necessary.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and support staff to ensure cohesive and efficient workflow supporting a high standard of client service.
YOUR SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Required:
- Bachelors degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABAâapproved program
- Minimum of 10 years experience as a Trademark Paralegal in a law firm
- Deep knowledge of U.S. trademark rules and procedures
- Advanced proficiency with electronic legal research tools
- Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Exceptional attention to detail organization and accuracy
- Clear confident communicator who collaborates effectively with attorneys and peers
- Professional judgment discretion and a high standard of confidentiality
- Proactive problemâsolver who takes ownership and initiative in a fastâpaced environment
- Thrives in a fastâpaced highâvolume environment managing multiple matters shifting priorities and competing deadlines with ease
- Adapts readily to evolving responsibilities and strategic firm objectives
- Flexible and responsive with the ability to adjust hours as needed to meet business and client demands
YOUR REWARDS:
- Competitive salary overall compensation and 401(k)
- Hybrid Remote Work Policy (3 Days In Office 2 Days Remote)
- In-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Career Coaching Services
- Generous health insurance mental health and well-being benefits
- Salary $105000 to $135000
EEO Statement
Our Firm is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications job requirements and business needs without regard to race color marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression age religion disability citizenship status national origin pregnancy veteran status and/or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
