Trademark Paralegal - New York, NY
Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
The Trademark Paralegal is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of trademark assets, from initial clearance and filing to ongoing maintenance and global enforcement. You will work closely with Trademark Team Members, outside counsel and legal service providers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our trademark and copyright portfolios while ensuring that Trademark Team processes are optimized and implemented. You must possess deep analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and manage multiple competing priorities.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you'll do
Portfolio Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of global trademark and copyright assets, including filings, prosecution, and renewals. Partner with business teams for use-based evidence and collaborate with the patent team on complementary filings.
Docketing & Data Integrity: Maintain a comprehensive, proactive docketing system to ensure all deadlines and status updates are tracked. Perform regular record audits, manage adversarial filings, and generate reports for stakeholders.
Trademark Clearance: Lead the clearance process by conducting preliminary screenings and coordinating requests between internal marketing teams, legal counsel, and external providers.
Enforcement & Transactions: Assist with dispute resolutions, oppositions, and UDRP proceedings. Manage eCommerce brand registries, execute the removal of online infringements (social/web), and support transactional due diligence and reporting.
Operations: Develop and refine departmental processes and playbooks to drive efficiency and operational consistency.
Minimum Education Required
BachelorsAdditional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree
2+ years of trademark prosecution paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate setting required.
Knowledge of USPTO practice and international filing systems (Madrid Protocol, WIPO)
Proficiency in Saegis, USPTO eTEAS system and CPI (or other trademark management system), Google Suite, Gemini and Notebook LM
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating AI Assistants in Gemini
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $107,500.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
