Trademark Paralegal

About the Role

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Established in 1878, Fish now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
• Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO.
• Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents.
• Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance.
• Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review, and domain name registration.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
• Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings, and UDRP actions.
• Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
• Ability to meet the paralegal 1,300-hour billing metric.
• Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per month.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault’s 2026 law firm survey.

Pay

The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

• In Chicago and Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay range is $34.87 - $43.58 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $68,000 - $85,000 annually.
• In Boston and San Diego, the estimated starting pay range is $40.10 - $50.00 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), equivalent to $73,000 - $91,000 annually.
• In Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay range is $40.00 - $49.74 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $78,000 - $97,000 annually.