Paralegal - IP Trademark - Dallas

We’re seeking an experienced IP Trademark Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in intellectual property law who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting our attorneys with U.S. and international patent, copyright and trademark filings, docket management, and IP portfolio maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. and international copyright and trademark applications
• Prepare, finalize, and file documents at the USPTO and fifty state trademark offices, including applications, responses to office action, amendments to allege use and statements of use and specimen
• Manage foreign counsel correspondence and document filings for foreign trademark applications
• Manage IP docketing systems and track deadlines for filings, renewals, and responses
• Maintain attorney docket for both U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark matters
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with trademark screening and clearance reviews
• Conduct ownership, lien, assignment and security interest searches for U.S. and foreign patent, copyright and trademark assets in connection with security agreements and UCC-1 filings
• Maintain accurate records of IP assets and assist with portfolio audits
• Audit and manage portfolios to ensure copyright and trademark applications comply with the prosecution process, rules and regulations of applicable governmental agency
• Draft and review legal correspondence, reports, and other documents
• Prepare and finalize client correspondence
• Assist with internal review and analyzation of documents
• Support litigation or enforcement activities related to IP, as needed
• Assist with IP-related agreements (e.g., NDAs, POAs, licensing, and assignments)
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm
• One of the following criteria is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor’s degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
• Familiarity with USPTO, fifty state trademark offices and international IP filing procedures
• Proficiency with IP docketing software (PATTSY preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision