Senior Trademark Paralegal

WSGR

Senior Trademark Paralegal supporting innovative companies in tech and life sciences. Role requires extensive trademark management and communication with clients and attorneys.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $54 - $76 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trademark prosecution, including preparation and filing of applications with the USPTO, and managing global trademark registration strategies. Proficient in project management, client communication, and maintaining compliance with trademark rules and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trademark ProsecutionUSPTO FilingWebTMS ProficiencyProject ManagementAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Trademark Clearance SearchesApplication PreparationOffice Action ResponsesTrademark Watch ManagementCopyright Application FilingDocket ManagementLegal Document CoordinationInternational Trademark ProceduresClient CommunicationTrademark Specimen Review

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClient-Focused MindsetAbility to Multitask

Tools & Technologies

WebTMSSAEGISTrademarkNowAI ToolsCommercial Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Trademark LawIntellectual PropertyU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTTAB ActionsTrademark Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Communicate with attorneys and clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution, deadlines, renewals, and maintenance matters
Prepare and send client communications, reports, and trademark status updates (quarterly or upon request)
Coordinate with clients to collect supporting documents, signed forms, and specimens
Review marketing materials and websites for acceptable trademark specimens
Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using USPTO, commercial databases (e.g., SAEGIS, TrademarkNow), AI tools, and foreign trademark office resources
Order and track comprehensive trademark searches from vendors
Prepare, file and maintain applications and registrations before the USPTO (Sections 8, 9, 15; Statements of Use; Renewals; Extensions; Assignments; POAs)
Draft and file non-substantive responses to Office Actions for attorney review
Report USPTO and foreign office notices (e.g., publication, allowance) to clients
Communicate with foreign counsel regarding searches, filings, prosecution, and maintenance
Assist in planning and executing global trademark registration strategies
Coordinate legalization of documents and obtain signatures for foreign trademark filings
Manage deadlines and docket items for U.S. and foreign applications and registrations, and maintain accurate records in WebTMS
Prepare and manage trademark watch notices and subscriptions
Oversee file transfers (intake and outbound), including docket and document reviews
Assist with preparing and filing TTAB actions (oppositions, cancellations, appeals) and UDRP complaints; gather supporting materials for enforcement proceedings
File and prosecute U.S. copyright applications; assist with copyright assignment documentation
Assist clients with U.S. Customs and Border Protection trademark recordation
Perform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred
7+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal is required
Stellar project management and organizational skills
Great attention to detail and ability to multitask
Good judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Reliable and dependable
Client-focused mindset
Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively and efficiently with clients, attorneys and staff across offices
Proficiency in WebTMS and filing with USPTO
Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark prosecution rules and procedures
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salary
discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance