Lead - Trademark Paralegal

About Lowe's

Lowe's is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe's Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe's India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

Doing business legally and with integrity is at the heart of how we serve our customers, communities, and fellow associates. The Legal team works diligently to protect Lowe's reputation and brand.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized, with demonstrated experience in U.S. and international trademark portfolio management, docketing, and USPTO procedures. This role partners closely with Lowe's attorneys, internal business clients, and outside counsel to safeguard the company's trademarks and other brand assets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Lowe's U.S. and international trademark portfolios, including filing, prosecution, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement activities.
• Prepare and file trademark applications, renewals, declarations, and assignments with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Coordinate with foreign associates on international trademark filings, statements of use, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement matters.
• Maintain and update the trademark docketing system to track and monitor all deadlines and filings.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and prepare summary reports for attorney review.
• Maintain organized electronic matter files, correspondence, and documentation within Lowe's document management system.
• Support Lowe's brand protection and enforcement efforts, including cease-and-desist letters, oppositions, cancellations, and online brand monitoring.
• Assist with domain name portfolio management, including registrations, renewals, and enforcement actions (e.g., UDRP proceedings).
• Respond to internal brand protection inquiries from business units, marketing, and customers.
• Assist with IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including due diligence and trademark and domain name assignment recordation.
• Maintain deposit accounts with IP offices and ensure proper tracking of fees and payments.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly portfolio reports summarizing filings, registrations, abandonments, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including marketing, merchandising, and global sourcing, to ensure compliance with trademark and branding standards.
• Keep supervising attorneys informed of deadlines, portfolio updates, and significant IP developments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of experience as a trademark paralegal or IP professional in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of USPTO procedures, WIPO/Madrid Protocol, and international trademark systems.
• Proficiency in IP docketing software and document management systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing U.S. and international trademark portfolios.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, collaborative approach.

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• LLB degree
• Certifications in Trademark/ Copyright (Additional qualifictaions not mandatory to apply for the role)
• LLM in Intellectual Property (Additional qualifictaions not mandatory to apply for the role)

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Ability to work in multiple jurisdcitions and handle global trademark portfolio in US markets.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Strong understanding and knowledge of various reporting tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in groups
• Exceptional integrity and work ethic
• Customer service mentality is vital

Secondary Skills (desired)

Prior experience of supporting the global legal teams iTrademark and IP review process is an added advantage.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under state or local law. Lowe's wishes to maintain appropriate standards and integrity in meeting the requirements of the Information Technology Act's privacy provisions.