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An established law firm is seeking a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a high-level, client-facing role supporting complex, high-volume trademark portfolios in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The salary range for this position is $100k-$140k, depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm and is comfortable managing the full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters. This person is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle competing deadlines while working closely with attorneys and clients. Strong USPTO prosecution experience and the ability to manage high-volume docketing responsibilities are essential.
Job Responsibility
Manage full lifecycle of U.S. and international trademark matters, including filings, prosecution, renewals, and enforcement
Prepare and file trademark applications, including drafting goods and services descriptions and reviewing specimens
Handle USPTO prosecution, including preparing and filing responses to Office Actions
Assist with oppositions, cancellations, infringement matters, and UDRP proceedings
Maintain and manage trademark docketing systems, ensuring accurate deadline tracking
Conduct preliminary trademark searches using USPTO, WIPO, and other databases
Coordinate full clearance searches with third-party vendors as needed
Communicate directly with clients and attorneys regarding trademark matters and deadlines
Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient workflow and high-quality client service
Requirements
10+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm setting
Strong experience with USPTO trademark prosecution
Experience handling U.S. and international trademark portfolios
Familiarity with oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement matters
Strong docketing and deadline management experience