Searches & Clearances: Support attorneys with full clearance searches, coordinate with third-party search vendors, and utilize databases like USPTO, WIPO Global Brand Database, and commercial search tools for preliminary knockout searches. HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary, and payrolling services.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
Description
HumanHire has partnered with a prestigious mid-sized IP law firm in Chicago to find a Sr. Trademark Paralegal to join their growing team!
The Sr. Trademark Paralegal will be responsible independently managing end-to-end U.S. and international trademark portfolios, overseeing filings, prosecution, docketing, and internet enforcement while collaborating directly with clients and attorneys. What's in it for you?
Pay: $120,000 - $140,000/yr + OT & Bonus!
Hybrid work model! (2-3 days remote per week)
Great Benefits: PTO, Medical, Life, Disability, 401K match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending account and more!
Responsibilities:
U.S. & Foreign Trademark Filings: Manage the process and workflow of U.S. and foreign trademark filings, prosecution, renewals, and conflicts (including oppositions, cancellations, infringements, UDRPs, and counterfeits).
Trademark Prosecution: Manage trademark prosecution with the USPTO, including preparing new applications, drafting goods/services specifications, identifying and reviewing specimens of use, and preparing USPTO response submissions.
Internet Enforcement: Manage and assist with UDRPs and online brand enforcement.
Docketing & Deadlines: Monitor critical deadlines and maintain highly accurate records within the firms docketing systems.
Searches & Clearances: Support attorneys with full clearance searches, coordinate with third-party search vendors, and utilize databases like USPTO, WIPO Global Brand Database, and commercial search tools for preliminary knockout searches.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and support staff to drive process improvements, maintain quality control, and ensure a high standard of client service.
Qualifications:
5-10 years of Trademark experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. trademark rules and procedures, alongside advanced proficiency with electronic legal research tools and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preffered
If interested, please apply to this posting for immediate consideration! If this is not the ideal role for you, please look at our website www.humanhirellc.com for additional job opportunities! HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary, and payrolling services. We have cultivated long-lasting relationships and utilize them to connect our candidates and clients in several industries and job functions: