Trademark Legal Assistant

Merchant & Gould P.C.

Trademark Legal Assistant supporting U.S. and international trademark prosecution, TTAB opposition, and portfolio management.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in U.S. and international trademark prosecution, including TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings. Proficient in managing trademark docketing systems and ensuring compliance with deadlines while providing exceptional client service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trademark ProsecutionTTAB Opposition ExperienceDocket ManagementMicrosoft OfficeDocument Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Trademark Legal Assistant ExperienceU.S. Trademark ProsecutionPost-Registration PracticeFiling EstimatesOffice Action ReportingDiscovery Requests DraftingMotions DraftingPleadings DraftingTrademark Portfolio ManagementLegal Billing Software

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Trademark Docketing SystemsDocument Management SystemsLegal Billing Software

Industry Keywords

Intellectual Property LawTrademark LitigationClient CommunicationsConflict ChecksMatter Files Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support 2–3 trademark attorneys in all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, and trademark portfolio management.
Manage dockets, coordinate client communications, monitor deadlines, and ensure matters progress efficiently.
Open and close client matters, initiate conflict checks, and maintain accurate client and matter files.
Prepare prosecution forms, filing estimates, status reports, Office Action reporting emails, and post-registration correspondence.
Assist attorneys with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings and draft templates for discovery requests, motions, pleadings, and other TTAB filings.
Maintain and review trademark docketing systems for accuracy and proactively monitor deadlines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of trademark legal assistant experience, preferably in an intellectual property law firm.
Experience supporting TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings; trademark litigation experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. trademark prosecution, post-registration practice, and docket management.
Experience with trademark docketing systems, Microsoft Office, document management systems, and legal billing software.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service while working collaboratively with attorneys and legal support professionals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

a competitive salary
a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays