Boston, MA, 02133, USA
6 days ago
Paralegal
Description We are in search of a Paralegal to be part of our Intellectual Property team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is centred around assisting with trademark due diligence, filing documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and monitoring important deadlines. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of tasks, including managing communications with clients and foreign associates, processing invoices, and coordinating trademark disputes. Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing documents for attorney review and filing with the USPTO, including Applications, Office Action Responses, Declarations of Use and Incontestability, Applications for Renewal, and Extensions of Time to Oppose. • Handle the drafting of appropriate identifications of goods and services and the identification of appropriate specimens. • Be responsible for ordering, conducting, and reviewing trademark searches and preparing preliminary summaries. • Take on the task of managing the execution and legalization of documents. • Review investigative summaries and prepare reports and recommendations. • Engage in correspondence with foreign associates regarding searches, filing and prosecuting applications, oppositions, registration maintenance and transfers. • Communicate with clients regarding trademark maintenance requirements. • Assist with trademark due diligence, prepare and record assignments and undertake other chain of title activities related to corporate transactions. • Monitor watch notices and deadlines and coordinate with the docketing team. • Coordinate trademark opposition, cancellation, and other trademark disputes. • Process invoices from foreign associates and other vendors. Requirements • Applicant must possess a deep understanding of Intellectual Property - Patent laws and regulations. • Proficiency in Intellectual Property - Trademark laws is essential. • Experience with Trademark - Affidavits of Use is required. • The candidate should have a proven track record in handling Trademark Infringement cases. • Knowledge and experience in managing Trademark Renewals is a must. • Ability to conduct comprehensive Trademark Research for TM Availability is critical. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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