IP Patent/Trademark Prosecution Paralegal *Hybrid* ($180,000/yr)

Position: Intellectual Property Patent/Trademark Prosecution Paralegal

Location: Hackensack, NJ or New York, NY

Full Time: Yes (Hybrid) (3 days in office 2 days remote)

Salary range: $100,000-180,000 Full Benefits

Job Description:
We are looking for a highly qualified Intellectual Property Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience in intellectual property prosecution within a legal setting. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work both on-site (three days per week) and remotely (two days per week) from our New Jersey or New York office locations. This role combines flexibility with collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and electronically submit U.S. trademark applications and maintenance filings, including office action responses, statements of use, renewals, assignments, and related documents.
• Select and compile appropriate use specimens for submission to the USPTO while maintaining client communication.
• File and manage international trademark applications through WIPO and the Madrid Protocol, addressing Notices of Irregularity, renewals, and assignments as needed.
• Collaborate with foreign counsel on prosecution and maintenance of international trademarks.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates on trademark statuses, deadlines, and necessary actions.
• Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using online resources and official databases.
• Assist with filing copyright applications and support intellectual property-related corporate transactions.
• Provide assistance for TTAB proceedings, UDRP actions, and trademark investigations, including organizing exhibits and preserving evidence.
• Handle U.S., PCT, and foreign patent filings, proofreading submissions, and managing critical deadlines.
• File Information Disclosure Statements and other prosecution-related documentation.
• Use trademark docketing software (e.g., CPI) to track deadlines and ensure they are met.
• Coordinate with attorneys and clients regarding third-party patent monitoring and other relevant tasks.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of intellectual property prosecution experience in a legal environment.
• A college degree or paralegal certification is mandatory.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in software tools such as MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with iManage, Relativity, and Concordance is a bonus.
• Experience with trademark docketing systems (e.g., CPI) is preferred.