Trademark and Marketing Paralegal

Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America

Department: Your Privacy

About the Role

HP Inc. is seeking a Trademark and Marketing Paralegal to join its dynamic legal team in Spring, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in administering HP’s expansive global trademark portfolio, handling U.S. and international clearance, filing, prosecution, and maintenance. You will support HP’s innovative technology products by collaborating with marketing and business teams to ensure product naming and messaging comply with FTC guidelines and global marketing regulations. At HP, where cutting-edge hardware and solutions redefine how the world works, your expertise will safeguard our brand in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment that fosters collaboration and innovation across 170+ countries. Key responsibilities include instructing and docketing worldwide trademark filings, managing assignment recordations and chain of title analyses, corresponding with foreign agents, and drafting office action responses. You will gather evidence of use, assist in conflict resolutions like oppositions and domain disputes, and drive process improvements in trademark systems. Additionally, you will conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and partner with cross-functional teams to review marketing materials, ensuring HP’s commitment to regulatory excellence and intellectual property protection for our pioneering computer hardware and tech solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a flexible workstyle with up to 25% travel, bringing 2-4 years of paralegal experience, strong multitasking abilities, and a pragmatic, team-oriented mindset. Join HP’s legendary culture that values every voice, promotes career mobility through innovation, and empowers you to contribute to a global laboratory of diverse perspectives. With a competitive pay range of $31-$48 USD per hour and comprehensive benefits, this full-time role offers the opportunity to advance your career while helping shape the future of technology at HP Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct, docket, and manage trademark filings worldwide for HP's global portfolio
• Conduct trademark assignment recordation projects and manage document flow
• Perform trademark chain of title analysis
• Correspond with foreign trademark agents, docket files, and maintain records
• Prepare drafts of routine trademark office action responses for attorney review
• Identify and manage trademark evidence of use for prosecution matters
• Assist with trademark conflict matters including oppositions, cancellations, and domain disputes
• Collaborate with attorneys, marketing, and business units to review product and messaging documents for compliance with FTC and other marketing laws
• Perform moderately complex legal research using online databases and resources
• Assist in trademark process and systems improvements to drive efficiency
• Prepare Powers of Attorney and manage legalization processes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience
• 2-4 years of work experience in paralegal services or related field, preferably with computer hardware experience
• General computer proficiency with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to independently multi-task and take ownership of work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player and collaborator with business-focused and pragmatic approach
• Adherence to company, legal, and regulatory standards with strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Paralegal Certification
• College degree
• Experience in trademark portfolio management
• Familiarity with international trademark prosecution
• Knowledge of marketing compliance regulations (e.g., FTC)

Required Skills

• Administrative Support
• Case Management
• Contract Review
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Research
• Legal Support
• Proofreading
• Workflow Management
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Cross-team Collaboration

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off: 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 13 paid holidays, 15 days paid time off

HP Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.