Intellectual Property Paralegal

About the Role

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.

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