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Trademark Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Trademark Associate

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, clearance, maintenance and enforcement. Ideal applicants will have experience with UDRP actions and other domain name disputes ...

Trademark Docketing Clerk

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $106K/yr

The Trademark Docketing Clerk will work with the Trademark attorneys and paralegals to support the Trademark practice.A primary responsibility will be the administration of databases of domestic and ...

Trademark Paralegal

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Trademark Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA

$76K - $101K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Reporting to a Trademark Supervisor, this position will support the trademark prosecution practice at BakerHostetler. This is a remote position, with working hours of 8a-5p PT. Responsibilities:

Trademark Paralegal

Chicago, IL

$80K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Summary The Trademark Paralegal will support the global intellectual property function and marketing teams, with responsibility for assisting with the management of a global trademark portfolio and ...

Trademark Paralegal

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property team. This position would be responsible for assisting with trademark due diligence, filing ...

Trademark Paralegal

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $90K/yr

Trademark Counsel Contract type: Permanent, full-time Your Role in a Nutshell As a Senior Trademark Paralegal , you will support the administration, maintenance, and operational management of Newell ...

Trademark Paralegal

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Trademark Paralegal

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Trademark Paralegal

Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Trademark Paralegal

Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$43.21 - $58.46/hr

As a Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll work on ...

Staff Attorney - Trademark Legal: This position will provide substantive legal support across all core trademark functions globally for the Company's North American brands. This role is responsible ...

Trademark Paralegal

Dallas, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

S. and foreign trademark prosecution (e.g. requesting filing instructions, gathering specimens from the client, filing required documents through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO ...

TRADEMARK PARALEGAL

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$80K - $106K/yr

Ideal applicants will possess experience in the managing large international trademark portfolios. Specific aspects of the position include managing a trademark docket; trademark prosecution ...

Senior Trademark Paralegal

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$53.50 - $72.38/hr

As a Senior Trademark Paralegal at Wilson Sonsini, you'll support some of the most innovative companies in tech and life sciences, helping protect the brands behind breakthrough technologies. You'll ...

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How much do trademark jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for trademark in the United States is $187,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $226,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trademark vs Patent Examiner?

AspectTrademarkPatent Examiner
Required CredentialsLaw degree, USPTO registrationEngineering or science degree, USPTO registration
Work EnvironmentLegal and intellectual property officesPatent offices, research labs, or manufacturing settings
Industry UsageBrand protection, marketing, legalInnovation, technology, manufacturing
Common Search/ComparisonTrademark vs Patent Examiner

While both roles are part of intellectual property law, Trademark professionals focus on brand names and logos, ensuring they are legally protected. Patent Examiners evaluate inventions and technical innovations for patentability. The key difference lies in their focus areas: trademarks protect brand identity, whereas patents safeguard technological inventions.

What does a trademark professional do?

Trademark professionals are experts who help individuals and businesses protect their brand names, logos, and other identifying marks through trademark registration and enforcement. They assist with conducting trademark searches, filing applications, responding to office actions, and handling disputes or infringements. Their work ensures that a brand’s intellectual property is legally protected and helps clients avoid costly legal issues related to unauthorized use of their trademarks.

How much do trademark examiners make?

Trademark examiners typically earn a salary ranging from $50,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and federal pay scales. They often work in government agencies and require knowledge of intellectual property law and examination procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trademark attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trademark Attorney, you need a law degree, admission to the bar, and expertise in intellectual property law, particularly trademarks. Familiarity with trademark search databases, filing systems like the USPTO’s TEAS, and legal research tools such as Westlaw is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting laws and advising clients. These competencies are important to ensure accurate trademark filings, protect clients’ intellectual property rights, and navigate complex legal processes.

What are some of the typical challenges faced by trademark professionals in managing global trademark portfolios?

Trademark professionals often navigate complex legal landscapes when managing global trademark portfolios, as each country has its own registration processes, regulations, and enforcement mechanisms. Coordinating filings, renewals, and protection strategies across multiple jurisdictions requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Additionally, trademark professionals must stay updated on international treaties and emerging threats such as counterfeiting or cybersquatting, often collaborating closely with legal teams, clients, and international agents to ensure comprehensive brand protection.
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Infographic showing various Trademark job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $187,221 per year, or $90 per hour.

Trademark Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$150 - $230/hr

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Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a highly motivated Trademark associate to join our Indianapolis or Minneapolis office. Candidates must have 3-6 years of experience focused on U.S. and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, clearance, maintenance and enforcement. Ideal applicants will have experience with UDRP actions and other domain name disputes, TTAB proceedings, licensing, counterfeiting and trademark and copyright litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a nationally acclaimed Intellectual Property team providing strategic, business-focused guidance to top global brands and emerging innovators.

Qualifications and Credentials:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • 3-6 years of experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement (U.S. experience required; international experience a plus).
Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Conducting trademark searches and assessing clearance.
  • Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO.
  • Managing TTAB proceedings, including oppositions and cancellations.
  • Drafting and responding to cease-and-desist letters.
  • Advising on trademark use, policing, and brand protection strategies.
  • Handling copyright and domain name matters (UDRPs).
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills, with proven client-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-office team.
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Robust experience with trademark searching databases and tools, both subscription-based and free-of-charge

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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