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Trademark Paralegal jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Law firms and corporate legal departments sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 candidates with degrees in paralegal studies, intellectual property, or related fields, leading to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work status.
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At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. The position is responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.
Responsibilities
- Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
- Search trademark registrations in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
- Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
- Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
- Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications
- Draft responses to office actions
- Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
- Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
- Draft renewal applications
- Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
- Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
- Assist with copyright filings
- Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), preferred
- Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred
- General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required
- Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization
- Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
- Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
- Must be dependable and hardworking team player
- Ability to prioritize work
- Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
- Two or more years of trademark experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
INTRODUCTION
At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. The position is responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.
Responsibilities
- Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
- Search trademark registrations in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
- Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
- Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
- Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications
- Draft responses to office actions
- Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
- Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
- Draft renewal applications
- Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
- Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
- Assist with copyright filings
- Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), preferred
- Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred
- General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required
- Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization
- Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
- Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
- Must be dependable and hardworking team player
- Ability to prioritize work
- Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
- Two or more years of trademark experience preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Trademark Paralegal
Document your IP-specific credentials early
Gather transcripts, paralegal certificates, and any continuing education in trademark law before you approach employers. PERM audits often scrutinize whether your credentials match the minimum requirements listed in the job posting, so having organized documentation speeds the process.
Target law firms with active trademark practices
Corporate IP departments and Am Law 200 firms with dedicated trademark prosecution dockets are your strongest sponsorship candidates. They file PERM applications for paralegals regularly and have in-house immigration counsel who already understand the EB-2 and EB-3 requirements for legal support staff.
Search Migrate Mate for green card sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in legal and paralegal roles. Filtering by occupation lets you focus your applications on firms that have already navigated the PERM process for positions like yours.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search to identify the DOL wage level your employer will certify. Negotiating below that threshold can stall PERM certification, so knowing the wage tiers upfront lets you anchor salary discussions to a compliant range.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test, including job postings and good-faith efforts to hire U.S. workers, before filing. Ask prospective employers whether they've recently completed PERM for similar roles, since an established internal process shortens the time between your offer and an approved petition.
Understand priority date portability before switching firms
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 in a substantially similar occupation. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also protects your green card application if you change to a comparable trademark paralegal role.
Green Card Trademark Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a law firm sponsor a Trademark Paralegal for a green card?
Yes. Law firms regularly sponsor trademark paralegals under EB-2 or EB-3 through the PERM labor certification process. The firm files a prevailing wage determination with DOL, completes a recruitment test, and then submits the PERM application. If approved, it files an I-140 petition with USCIS, which is the foundation of your permanent residency case.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not temporary status. The PERM process requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market and certify no qualified U.S. workers are available, a step that has no equivalent in H-1B visa filings. Processing also involves priority date queues that can create multi-year waits for nationals of high-demand countries like India and China.
Does a Trademark Paralegal role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most trademark paralegal positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in IP law, your employer may structure the sponsorship under EB-2 instead.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Trademark Paralegal jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Law firms with active trademark dockets and corporate IP departments are your most consistent sponsors. Prioritize employers who have completed PERM for paralegal roles before, since they already have an established process and outside immigration counsel.
Can I change law firms after my green card sponsorship begins?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a substantially similar trademark paralegal role without restarting your case. If only your I-140 is approved but I-485 is not yet pending that long, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140, but the new PERM process starts fresh.