Trademark Paralegal

Trademark Paralegal

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. The position is responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
• Search trademark registrations in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
• Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
• Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications
• Draft responses to office actions
• Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
• Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
• Draft renewal applications
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
• Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
• Assist with copyright filings
• Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements

Requirements

• Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), preferred

• Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred

• General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required

• Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred

• High attention to detail and accuracy of work

• Superior verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization.

• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team

• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism

• Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)

• Must be dependable and hardworking team player

• Ability to prioritize work

• Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience

• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred

• Equal Opportunity Employer

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