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CGT IP Law is a growing intellectual property law firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. We pridefully foster a collaborative, supportive and inclusive work environment. We are seeking a trademark paralegal with at least three years of experience supporting a trademark practice. This position supports a busy trademark practice managing domestic and international trademark portfolios for a diverse client base. The role will involve a combination of substantive trademark paralegal work and certain practice-support responsibilities as the firm's trademark practice continues to expand. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting attorneys with trademark clearance searching, USPTO prosecution, portfolio management, maintenance filings, and trademark enforcement matters for both domestic and international clients.

Candidates must possess:

• At least a BS/BA degree from an accredited institution
• Trademark paralegal certificate or equivalent trademark experience in an intellectual property law firm or in-house trademark department
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Experience with USPTO (TEAS and TTABVUE) and WIPO filing systems
• Familiarity with trademark search tools such as USPTO Trademark Search, WIPO Global Brand Database, SAEGIS, and/or CORSEARCH
• Experience with trademark docketing systems (PATTSY) preferred

Primary responsibilities will include:

· Assisting attorneys in preparing responses to USPTO Office Actions

· Conducting preliminary trademark clearance searches and compiling search reports

· Reviewing and summarizing trademark search results and assist attorneys in preparing clearance analyses regarding trademark availability

· Reviewing and summarizing trademark watch notices and making recommendations as to action

• Assisting attorneys with TTAB matters, including drafting notices of opposition and related filings
• Assisting attorneys with management of global trademark portfolios, including coordinating with foreign associates regarding prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement matters
• Assisting attorneys with trademark enforcement matters, including preparing cease and desist correspondence and related materials
• Filing statements of use, affidavits of use, renewals and other related filings

Compensation range is $70,000 - $100,000. Compensation for the role of trademark paralegal will be assessed in the interview process and depend on other considerations such as experience and relevant skills sets.

The trademark paralegal position also comes with an outstanding benefits package that includes:

· Firm paid (fully covered) medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Parking/phone stipend

· 401(k) with profit sharing

· Flexible work-from-home (WFH) policy that allows paralegals to work at home up to 4 days a week.

CGT IP Law offers a collaborative environment with significant opportunities for professional growth within an expanding intellectual property practice. CGT IP Law values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and writing sample in confidence to or H.R. Generalist, CGT IP Law, 629 Euclid Ave, Suite 1101, Cleveland, OH 44114. Learn more at