About Us
Guru Nanda is a fast-paced, innovative California-based multinational company dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality natural, holistic products for aromatherapy, oral care, and health & wellness needs. Our products are sold under multiple brands, including private labels for major U.S. retailers, and are available at renowned stores like Walmart, Walgreens, TJMaxx, Burlington, Dollar General, as well as online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Within just a few years, we've built strong business relationships with Fortune 500 retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Costco.

Position: Intellectual Property Paralegal
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Paralegal with strong experience in copyright and trademark filings, and a working knowledge of patent filing processes. This role focuses on managing and protecting Guru Nanda’s growing portfolio of creative, brand, and technical assets. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling filings with the U.S. Copyright Office, USPTO (TEAS and EFS-Web/Patent Center), and coordinating with external counsel on international matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file copyright applications with the U.S. Copyright Office for a wide range of creative content.
• File and manage trademark applications using USPTO TEAS and coordinate international filings through WIPO and foreign associates.
• Monitor and execute trademark renewals, post-registration maintenance, and office action responses.
• Handle chain-of-title recordation and ownership updates across copyright, trademark, and patent portfolios.
• Preparing and filing design and utility patent documents via USPTO EFS-Web or Patent Center.
• Assisting with Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), inventor declarations, and assignment filings.
• Coordinating with inventors and outside counsel to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Maintain a detailed IP docket of deadlines for domestic and international filings, renewals, and responses.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IP paralegal work, with strong emphasis on copyright and trademark filings.
• Hands-on experience with TEAS, USPTO systems (EFS-Web, Patent Center), and U.S. Copyright Office filings.
• Familiarity with patent prosecution support, including filing basics and managing patent-related documents and timelines.
• Experience working with foreign counsel and understanding of international filing protocols is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with legal, business, and technical teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and IP docketing software (e.g., CPI, Anaqua, or similar).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Buena Park, CA 90620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person