Senior Trademark Paralegal

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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💼 Paralegal

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Alt Legal - IP Management Software

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11 - 50 employees

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

⚖️ Legal

SaaS • B2B • Legal

Alt Legal is a company that provides advanced IP docketing and trademark protection software designed to simplify trademark management for professionals and organizations. Their software offers a range of automated features such as manual docketing automation, daily email updates, and calendar synchronization to minimize errors and manual work in trademark management. Alt Legal’s platform supports global trademark portfolios with features like USPTO trademark filing identification, trademark watch tools for potential infringement, and extensive data integration with over 180 jurisdictions. This service is popular among law firms and IP professionals who benefit from their easy-to-use interface and additional services like IP paralegal support. Alt Legal is committed to enhancing their software and investing in client success through personalized service and frequent updates.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches using Corsearch, CompuMark, TM TKO or similar platforms • Prepare and deliver professional search reports with risk analysis and prosecution recommendations • Perform knockout and full clearance searches across U.S. federal, state, and common law records • Coordinate international clearance searches through foreign associates as needed • Draft responses to USPTO Office Actions, including likelihood of confusion refusals, descriptiveness refusals, identification of goods/services issues, and procedural matters • Prepare and file trademark applications, statements of use, extensions of time, renewals (Sections 8, 9, 15), and other maintenance filings • Monitor application status and deadlines; coordinate with attorneys on strategy and responses • Prepare and file Letters of Protest where appropriate • Assist with TTAB proceedings, including preparation of filings for oppositions, cancellations, and extensions of time • Conduct research in support of enforcement matters, including use investigations and cease-and-desist correspondence • Organize and maintain litigation files; prepare document productions and chronologies as needed • Draft and coordinate watch notices and infringement summaries for client review • Manage active trademark portfolios for multiple clients simultaneously • Communicate directly with clients and foreign associates regarding status, strategy, and deadlines • Identify potential deadline or procedural issues and escalate appropriately • Maintain accurate records within Alt Legal's docketing platform and client-specific systems • Work closely with Alt Legal Assist's paralegal and docketing teams and interact regularly with attorney contacts at client firms • Work independently on day-to-day tasks while delivering accurate, deadline-ready work product

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of trademark paralegal experience in a law firm or IP services environment • Hands-on experience drafting Office Action responses, including refusals on substantive grounds • Experience conducting and interpreting trademark clearance searches • Familiarity with USPTO procedures, TMEP guidelines, and TTAB rules • Strong written communication skills; able to draft clearly and concisely with minimal attorney revision • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and client matters simultaneously • Comfort working in a remote, technology-forward environment • Preferred: Exposure to international trademark prosecution and working with foreign associates • Preferred: Experience supporting TTAB matters or other IP litigation • Preferred: Familiarity with time-tracking and project management tools (e.g., Harvest, ClickUp) • Preferred: Paralegal certificate or relevant undergraduate degree