Paralegal - Trademarks

The Kraft Heinz Company • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • $77,800 - $97,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kraft Heinz’s Global Trademarks Legal Team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Trademarks Paralegal to help support, protect, and grow our large, international trademark portfolio of iconic food and beverage brands. This role offers hands-on experience in global trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and brand protection within a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment alongside a dedicated and passionate Trademarks Team.

Requirements

• minimum 3 years of trademark paralegal experience in law firm or in-house environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• strong understanding of USPTO procedures and Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS)
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong problem-solving skills with eagerness to learn
• collaborative mindset with a proactive, “can-do” approach
• enjoys working independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• experience with trademark databases (e.g., WebTMS or similar) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, statements of use, renewals, assignments, and extensions of time with the USPTO; and liaise with foreign associates regarding international filings, prosecution, renewals, and declarations of use.
• Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches, order full clearance searches, and summarize the results for attorney review.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in our trademark management database (WebTMS) and monitor docket and deadlines for assigned marks and matters to ensure timely responses and filings.
• Monitor and investigate potential infringements; and assist with takedowns and other enforcement actions.
• Prepare reports and summaries for internal stakeholders, including marketing and brand teams.
• Assist with trademark-related agreements, assignments, and recordals; prepare and arrange for execution, authentication and legalization of formal documents required for trademark matters; review and validate trademark matter invoices and ensure compliance with Kraft Heinz’s billing policies; communicate regularly and maintain professional relationships with key legal, business, and marketing stakeholders worldwide, as well as foreign associates; and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, templates, and workflows.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level