Fish & Richardson

Trademark Paralegal

Fish & Richardson$73K — $91K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Trademark Paralegal or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings and copyright filings
  • Experience with international trademark laws, including WIPO filings
  • Ability to meet a 1300 hour billing metric
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches
  • Ability to work in-office at least 3 days per month

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance documents using the U.S. PTO's ETEAS system
  • File Madrid-based trademark documents with WIPO
  • Communicate with clients about filing requirements and trademark maintenance
  • Correspond with foreign associates on trademark prosecution and maintenance
  • Assist with special projects such as copyright applications and domain name registration

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement
  • Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans
  • Family-friendly initiatives including back-up childcare
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Positive work culture ranked among the best in the country
Full Job Description


How Will You Make a Difference?

By supporting our Trademark team with
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO's ETEAS filing system.
  • Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO
  • Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents
  • Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance
  • Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration

What Will You Bring to the Table?
  • 3+ years' experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
  • Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
  • Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
  • Ability to meet the paralegal 1300 hour billing metric.
  • Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
  • Ability to work in the office 3 days per month is required

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:
  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
  • Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
  • A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives
  • A positive culture ranked as one of the best in the country in Vault's 2026 law firm survey
  • The pay range for this position varies by geographic market. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location
    • In Chicago and Minneapolis, the estimated starting pay range is $34.87 - $43.58 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $68,000- $85,000 annually.
    • In Boston and San Diego, the estimated starting pay range is $40.10 - $50.00 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $73,000 - $91,000 annually.
    • In Washington, D.C., the estimated starting pay range is $40.00 - $49.74 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $78,000 - $97,000 annually.

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world's greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm.

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About Fish & Richardson

Fish & Richardson is a law firm that specializes in intellectual property law. The firm was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Fish & Richardson has offices in several other cities in the United States, as well as in Germany and China. The firm's clients include a number of well-known companies, such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Fish & Richardson has received several awards for its services, including the Best Law Firms award from U.S. News & World Report.
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