Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s Chicago team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Trademark Paralegal.

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 commute to the office 3 days per month

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 awarded an Outstanding Workplace designation in 2023 and 2024 by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement
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, the estimated starting pay range is $46.13 – $64.15 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), which is equivalent to $89,949 – $125,091 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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