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Description

The Estée Lauder Companies seeks an experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Trademark Paralegal to join its fast-paced global trademark and brand protection team. This role serves as a key partner to trademark counsel and business stakeholders, supporting the protection and enforcement of one of the world's leading beauty trademark portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess strong domestic and international trademark experience, excellent judgment, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage a high volume of matters while balancing competing priorities. The position requires frequent interaction with attorneys, marketing and business teams, and outside counsel around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Trademark Clearance & Counseling

Conduct preliminary domestic and international trademark clearance searches and prepare draft clearance opinions and recommendations for attorney review

Review and analyze full trademark search reports

Assist in developing and implementing global trademark filing strategies

Investigate third-party trademark use and assess potential risks

Perform design clearance searches and related analysis

Trademark Portfolio Management

Coordinate domestic and international trademark filings, prosecution, maintenance, renewals and enforcement activities

Monitor global trademark portfolios and manage critical deadlines

Provide instructions and strategic direction to foreign associates and outside counsel regarding trademark filings, prosecution, renewals, and conflict matters

Oversee annual trademark renewal programs and assist in portfolio optimization initiatives

Conduct trademark portfolio audits and prepare reports and recommendations

Trademark Enforcement & Disputes

Review trademark watch notices and exercise sound judgment in identifying matters requiring attorney review

Coordinate with outside counsel regarding trademark oppositions, cancellations, and other trademark disputes

Gather, organize and analyze evidence relating to trademark disputes

Assist with investigations involving potentially infringing third-party activity

Client Support & Operations

Serve as a day-to-day contact for attorneys and internal business clients regarding trademark matters

Provide practical guidance on trademark processes, timelines, and requirements

Generate and analyze trademark portfolio reports using IPfolio, Saegis, and related systems

Review and process trademark-related invoices and outside counsel billing

Assist with departmental reporting, data management, and operational projects

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum 7+ years of trademark experience, including substantial domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement work

College Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

Proficiency with Saegis or similar search database, TM management system (preferably IPfolio or general Salesforce experience), Legal Tracker and Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with AI tools and other emerging technologies, with a willingness to leverage it to improve efficiency and support business objectives

Exceptional attention to detail, judgment and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize multiple projects, adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience working directly with business clients and cross-functional teams

Experience with brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and/or domain name issues preferred

In-house experience preferred