Overview
Intellectual Property Paralegal Jobs in Omaha, NE at Suiter Swantz IP
Title: Intellectual Property Paralegal
Company: Suiter Swantz IP
Location: Omaha, NE
Suiter Swantz IP is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. We’re an intellectual property boutique with approximately 30 employees. This role primarily supports our trademark practice and as needed, patent practice.
We’re looking for someone with prior IP paralegal experience who can work independently and manage deadlines with confidence. We’re a firm that’s leaning into modern practice tools and streamlined, tech-forward workflows, so comfort with legal technology and a willingness to improve processes are required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
This is primarily an in-office role at our Omaha office. Remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate, but local presence is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducting trademark clearance searches and monitoring trademark watch services, including flagging risks for attorney review.
- Independently managing trademark prosecution and maintenance matters, including preparing and filing U.S. and foreign applications, office action responses, statements of use, renewals, docket deadlines, and foreign filing schedules, and keeping records up to date.
- Coordinating with foreign associates on trademark matters, including filings, prosecution, and renewals.
- Assisting with patent document preparation and filings as needed.
- Supporting trademark enforcement and dispute efforts, including assisting with TTAB proceedings, cease and desist correspondence, and settlement documentation.
- Managing correspondence with clients, examining attorneys, and foreign associates regarding trademark and patent matters, and ensuring incoming USPTO communications are saved and tracked appropriately.
- Handling copyright registrations and related filings.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of trademark and/or patent paralegal experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. and foreign trademark and patent prosecution practice.
- Experience filing through USPTO electronic systems (TEAS and/or Patent Center).
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office; comfortable working in modern docketing and document-management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor and a strong commitment to client service.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn. Please include a cover letter and resume.
Suiter Swantz IP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, racial or ethnic identity or ancestry, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.
