Trademark Paralegal

pspanWilson /spanspanSonsini /spanspanis the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career/spanspan growth. /span/pp/ppAs a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you’ll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You’ll work on cutting-edge matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at a firm known for its deep IP expertise and commitment to clients shaping the future./pp/ppspanThis position is available as a hybrid work schedule./span/pp/ppbEssential Duties and Responsibilities:/b/pulliCommunicate with attorneys and clients regarding trademark clearance, prosecution, deadlines, renewals, and maintenance matters/liliPrepare and send client communications, reports, and trademark status updates (quarterly or upon request)/liliCoordinate with clients to collect supporting documents, signed forms, and specimens/liliReview marketing materials and websites for acceptable trademark specimens/liliConduct preliminary trademark clearance searches using USPTO, commercial databases (e.g., SAEGIS, TrademarkNow), AI tools, and foreign trademark office resources/liliOrder and track comprehensive trademark searches from vendors/liliPrepare, file and maintain applications and registrations before the USPTO (Sections 8, 9, 15; Statements of Use; Renewals; Extensions; Assignments; POAs)/liliDraft and file non-substantive responses to Office Actions for attorney review/liliReport USPTO and foreign office notices (e.g., publication, allowance) to clients/liliCommunicate with foreign counsel regarding searches, filings, prosecution, and maintenance/liliAssist in planning and executing global trademark registration strategies/liliCoordinate legalization of documents and obtain signatures for foreign trademark filings/liliManage deadlines and docket items for U.S. and foreign applications and registrations, and maintain accurate records in WebTMS/liliPrepare and manage trademark watch notices and subscriptions/liliOversee file transfers (intake and outbound), including docket and document reviews/liliAssist with preparing and filing TTAB actions (oppositions, cancellations, appeals) and UDRP complaints; gather supporting materials for enforcement proceedings/liliFile and prosecute U.S. copyright applications; assist with copyright assignment documentation/liliAssist clients with U.S. Customs and Border Protection trademark recordation/liliPerform related duties as assigned or directed by supervisor./liliMaintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures./li/ulp/ppbEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements: /b/pulliA college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required /lili4#43; years of experience as a trademark paralegal is required /liliStellar project management and organizational skills  /liliGreat attention to detail and ability to multitask /liliGood judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills /liliStrong written and verbal communication skills /liliReliable and dependable /liliClient-focused mindset /liliProfessional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments /liliAbility to learn quickly and work effectively and efficiently with clients, attorneys and staff across offices/liliProficiency in WebTMS and filing with USPTO/liliKnowledge of U.S. and international trademark prosecution rules and procedures/liliAbility and willingness to work overtime as needed /li/ulThe primary location for this job posting is in Seattle, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:p style="text-align:inherit"/ph3/h3San Francisco and Silicon Valley: $45.48 - $61.54 per hourp style="text-align:inherit"/ph3/h3Austin, Boston, Boulder, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Wilmington: $43.22 - $58.47 per hourp style="text-align:inherit"/ph3/h3Salt Lake City and all other locations: $38.67 - $52.31 per hourp style="text-align:inherit"/ph3/h3p style="text-align:left"spanThe compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. /span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanBenefits information can be found a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsgr.com/en/careers/professional-staff/employee-benefits-summary.html"here/a/spanspan. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)./spanspan /span/p