Intellectual Property Paralegal
Robert Half · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
About the role
World-renowned, luxury brand, is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal to join its growing, in-house legal team.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and filing U.S. trademark applications, statements of use, extensions of time, renewals, Section 8 & 15 affidavits, and related documents under supervision.
- Managing responses to office actions and maintains records of filings and prosecutions.
- Conducting comprehensive trademark clearance searches and name availability assessments under supervision.
- Preparing and submitting evidence in support of TTAB proceedings and other infringement matters.
- Maintaining and updating intellectual property databases, including trademark and domain name portfolios, and monitors deadlines to ensure timely filings.
- Drafting cease and desist letters under supervision.
- Monitoring for infringement of intellectual property and domain names, including review of watch notices.
- Supporting anti-counterfeiting enforcement.
- Preparing monthly and annual reports of trademark and domain name activity.
- Supporting billing review and vendor compliance with Company policies.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of IP paralegal experience in law firm or in-house.
- Luxury brand experience is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with US trademark laws and USPTO procedures.
- Proficient in WIPO.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to commute to Midtown Manhattan on a hybrid basis.