Our client, a boutique Intellectual Property law firm, is seeking a Trademark & IP Litigation Paralegal in Seattle, Washington.
- Salary: $75,000-$105,000
- Schedule: Hybrid 2/3
- Hours: 37.5 hour work week
Qualifications:
- 3 to 10 years of paralegal experience in an IP-focused or law firm environment.
- Substantial experience with U.S. trademark prosecution; international trademark experience strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience supporting IP litigation matters across trademark and patent disputes, including TTAB, PTAB, and/or federal court litigation.
- Proficiency with USPTO systems, CM/ECF, and docketing software.
- Strong understanding of trademark procedures, deadlines, and litigation workflows.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities:
Trademark Prosecution and Portfolio Management
- Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international trademark applications, including Madrid Protocol filings.
- Conduct trademark clearance, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses to support client counseling and strategic IP decisions.
- Draft and file trademark prosecution documents, including Responses to Office Actions, Statements of Use, Renewals, Declarations, Assignments, and Amendments.
- Coordinate with international counsel on international trademark matters and ensure timely execution of instructions.
- Maintain and manage trademark dockets, deadlines, and portfolio reports
- Conduct trademark clearance searches and compile search results for attorney review.
- Support trademark enforcement matters, including cease-and-desist correspondence and monitoring activities.
IP Litigation and Dispute Support
- Provide comprehensive paralegal support for IP litigation matters across both trademark and patent portfolios, including enforcement actions, disputes, and administrative proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, exhibits, and correspondence.
- Prepare and cite-check briefs, exhibits, and filings for federal district courts, the TTAB, PTAB, and other administrative bodies.
- Coordinate filings via PACER CM/ECF, TTAB Center, ESTTA, and P-TACTS, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
- Assist with deposition preparation, expert materials, hearing logistics, and trial support as needed.
