Senior Trademark Paralegal

Job ID:  16656  Alternate Locations:      Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.     Location: Atlanta, GA, USA – hybrid Reports to: Trademark Counsel Contract type: Permanent, full-time   Your Role in a Nutshell   As a Senior Trademark Paralegal , you will support the administration, maintenance, and operational management of Newell Brands' global trademark portfolio. Working closely with trademark counsel, outside counsel, and business stakeholders worldwide, you will coordinate trademark searches, clearances, renewals, recordals, portfolio updates, team trainings, and special projects to ensure the Company's intellectual property assets are accurately maintained and protected.   You will gain exposure to a global portfolio of well-known consumer brands, including Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Marmot, Yankee Candle, Oster, and Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and play a critical role in enabling trademark best practices and continuous improvement of trademark processes and systems.     Your Key Responsibilities     IP Administration & Portfolio Governance

Support administration and maintenance of the Company’s global trademark portfolio, including records, ownership information, renewals, assignments, docketing, domain name management, and data integrity in CPI and related Intellectual Property (IP) systems. Coordinate global renewals, change-of-address, assignment, title update, and recordal projects, including Madrid Protocol and international filings, working with outside counsel and vendors on deadlines and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Prepare and file US trademark applications via TEAS, including responding to USPTO Office Actions, filing Statements of Use, gathering and reviewing specimens, and managing prosecution and maintenance activities. Assist with trademark reports, portfolio summaries, and information requests for legal, finance, and business stakeholders.

Trademark Clearance & Operations

Support trademark attorneys in responding to business requests for clearance, filing, maintenance, and portfolio information; coordinate search and clearance administration and review trademark watch notices. Support IP process improvements, including intake workflows, training resources, outside submission procedures, and other operational initiatives improving efficiency.

Systems, Tools, and Records Management

Use and maintain IP systems (CPI, Markify, SharePoint); maintain accurate trademark files, correspondence, and documentation. Support migration, cleanup, and organization of legacy records, ensuring trademark information is stored consistently and accessible to the IP legal team.

Cross-Functional IP Team Support

Work collaboratively with trademark attorneys, patent attorneys, IP paralegals, and Chief IP Counsel on portfolio governance, process improvements, and team initiatives. Assist with special projects (acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, portfolio integrations) and transitional matters, coordinating data, documents, and outside counsel instructions.

What You’ll Need     Minimum

Paralegal certificate or equivalent relevant legal/IP experience. Relevant trademark, IP portfolio, or legal operations experience, preferably in-house or with a law firm supporting global portfolios. Familiarity with trademark docketing, renewals, assignments, recordals, clearance processes, outside counsel coordination, and USPTO TEAS filings and prosecution. Strong attention to detail and