Sean Wiggins

About Sean Wiggins

Senior IP Paralegal with 20+ years of experience managing global trademark, copyright, and domain portfolios, building in-house IP departments, and implementing legal operations systems. I specialize in protecting intellectual property, supporting product and marketing teams, and driving process improvements across corporate and cross-functional environments.I have a proven track record in:Establishing and leading in-house IP functionsManaging U.S. and international filings, renewals, and enforcement actionsTraining marketing and brand teams on IP compliance and proper use of trademarks and copyrightsImplementing docketing and contract lifecycle systems to streamline workflowsCollaborating with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Outside Counsel to support business initiativesIn addition to my IP expertise, I am eager to apply my experience to other legal areas where my skills in contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and cross-functional coordination can add value. I am adaptable, process-driven, and enjoy learning new areas of law, with a strong focus on supporting business objectives while maintaining legal compliance and operational efficiency.Passionate about combining legal expertise with operational excellence, I am looking for opportunities to contribute to organizations where I can protect intellectual property, support legal teams broadly, and help drive strategic initiatives across the business.

Experience

1. Sr Trademark Paralegal

   Merchant & Gould P.C.

   Dec 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Establishes and maintains trademark files: opens files, prepares formal documents for filing including, abstracts, drawings and preliminary amendments. Reviews all incoming correspondence from foreign associates for essential docketing and for non-substantive responses due in connection with filing of applications.On-going verbal and written communication with foreign associates and attorneys during filing and early prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications.Maintains and updates docketing with respect to new filings and provides to guidance to others for further prosecution.Establishes and maintains good working relationship with attorneys and staff, but is not assigned to any single attorney. Will work as a team member with other similar paralegals to establish back-up and workflow and will have joint responsibility for establishing quality control measures.Other tasks and projects as may be assigned.

Education

• Roger Williams University

  Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Litigation
• Word
• Intellectual Property
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Html
• Licensing
• Trademark Prosecution
• Customer Service
• Legal Research
• Research
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Trademark Infringement
• Branding & Identity
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Relations
• Social Media
• Outlook
• Corporate Law
• Problem Solving
• Trademarks
• Administration
• Trials
• Analysis
• Prosecution