Job Title : Trademark Paralegal
Location : Irvine, CA
Duration : 3 Months
Job Description : Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file trademark prosecution documents (applications, declarations of use, specimens) with the USPTO and international agencies.
- Conduct trademark searches using USPTO and other databases to support clearance and investigations.
- Manage, retrieve, and review trademark dockets to maintain accuracy and track deadlines.
- Draft and prepare concise legal communications, including cease & desist letters and correspondence with outside counsel.
- Coordinate documentation and assist with fact finding for trademark disputes.
- Respond to requests from internal and external parties and support global trademark portfolio submissions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, outside counsel, and senior management to ensure timely and effective trademark support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.Minimum 2 years of experience in trademark prosecution, including preparation and submission to the USPTO.Strong ability to draft clear, concise communications (e.g., cease & desist letters, attorney correspondence).Skilled in conducting database searches (USPTO and major trademark platforms).Ability to retrieve, review, and analyze trademark dockets.Experience preparing declarations of use and gathering specimens for filings.Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple stakeholders.Proficiency in Excel, database management, and legal software tools.Preferred Qualities
Prior pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience (preferred but not required).Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.