Full Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Intellectual Property and Brand Protection Paralegal to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Director of Intellectual Property & Brand Protection. This role plays a key part in supporting Vuori's intellectual property and brand protection efforts by providing efficient, organized legal support to help manage, build, and enforce a strong IP portfolio and protect Vuori's brand rights.
What you'll get to do:
• Support oversight of the trademark portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel on related matters, including monitoring and managing key deadline
• Communicate with internal teams on trademark prosecution and brand protection matters
• Gather and organize trademark use evidence (e.g., specimens, first-use dates) to support prosecution and maintenance filings
• Conduct and evaluate trademark clearance searches for proposed product names and taglines
• Monitor and report on IP and brand protection metrics, including enforcement efforts, infringement activity, and IP portfolio status
• Investigate potential infringements, fraudulent activity, and unauthorized use of brand assets
• Work with brand protection providers and relevant platforms to implement takedowns and support enforcement actions
• Maintain and organize IP records and trackers to support trademark prosecution, audits, reporting, and enforcement matters
• Assist with legal compliance efforts by developing internal guidance for the business
• Identify gaps in IP coverage and assist with developing new trademark filing and global protection strategies
• Organize legal documentation, including agreements, declarations, affidavits, records, authorization letters, and Apostille certifications
• Support other legal and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
Who you are:
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience in intellectual property and/or brand protection, in-house and/or at a law firm
• Solid understanding of IP processes (e.g., trademark prosecution), infringement, counterfeits, and other IP and brand protection matters
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with strong writing and drafting skills
• Fast learner and self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Additional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $80,100 per year - $103,005 per year.