UBGreensfelder is seeking to hire an experienced trademark (domestic and international) IP paralegal to join our Intellectual Property team in the Chicago office. (5+ years + experience with international trademark paralegal and docketing experience required). This role is eligible for occasional hybrid work after the initial onboarding period.
_UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You®.
_ Responsibilities Include
- Assist attorneys in a variety of trademark matters, including domestic and international trademark prosecution, trademark searches, and trademark enforcement.
- Preparation and filing of domestic and international/Madrid trademark applications and related documents with the USPTO and foreign trademark offices.
- Management and execution of trademark renewals and maintenance filings.
- Teaming with and contributing to the trademark docketing team members, including quality control, monitoring attorney docket for deadlines, and generating special docket reports.
- Preparation of routine legal correspondence and assisting with trademark due diligence searches.
- Familiarity with formal document requirements and processes (i.e. apostille, legalization, etc.)
- Frequent client contact, both written and verbal.
Qualified Applicants Will Have
- 5+ years of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution experience.
- Strong knowledge in handling international trademark deadlines and working with foreign associates.
- Knowledge of Pattsy or comparable docketing databases.
- Official U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database experience and WIPO database experience.
- Strong computing skills with the ability to quickly become proficient with new software tools.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Experience with PDF programs (Kofax/Adobe) is desired.
- Familiarity with handling and processing trademark specimens and trademark/trade dress graphics.
- Familiarity and experience with copyright and patent prosecution is a plus.
UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, including a full service IP Group serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.
UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.
