A legal professional who supports attorneys in managing matters related to the protection, registration, and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. This includes areas such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Paralegals in this field provide critical assistance through legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication. They play an important role in helping individuals and businesses protect their creative and intellectual assets, including inventions, written works, software, and branding elements.

Key Responsibilities:

Copyright Support: Assist with copyright registration, document preparation, and infringement research. Manage filings and documentation related to works of authorship such as books, music, visual art, and software.

Patent Assistance: Collaborate with patent attorneys to perform preliminary patent searches, help draft application materials, and track deadlines and renewals.

Trademark Management: Conduct trademark searches, assist with application filings, maintain records, and help monitor for potential infringement issues.

Client Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for clients, helping them understand IP processes and keeping them informed throughout legal procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Proficient in legal research and writing.

Familiarity with IP databases and filing systems.

Working knowledge of intellectual property laws and procedures.

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role is essential in safeguarding the rights of creators and innovators by ensuring that their intellectual property is legally protected and properly documented.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.