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Law Firm
Legal Staff
Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright
2-4 yrs required
Trademark Paralegal The candidate will assist partners and associates in all aspects of domestic and foreign trademark transactions including activities such as obtaining information from clients, background trademark searches, filing registration forms with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, responding to office actions from the USPTO, and communicating with trademark colleagues in other countries for clients, as well as other duties associated with providing paralegal support in the clients’ trademark matters. Performs domestic and foreign trademark searching and clearance using Corsearch or Thomson searching databases. Prepares and e-files US trademark applications and maintain documents. Drafts and e-files TTAB documents for oppositions and cancellations. Contacts clients to obtain required information and specimens for filing. Docket review and send reminders to clients and attorneys. Managing foreign trademark prosecution and oppositions/cancellations. Communicates with trademark colleagues in Firm offices and in relationship firms in other countries concerning client trademark matters. Drafts cease and desist letters. Performs trademark due diligence prior to mergers and acquisitions and preparation of exhibits. Trains junior trademark paralegals. Supports client development activities. Supports International Trademark Association (INTA) activities. Performs other work-related duties as may be assigned from time to time. All of the foregoing performed under the direct supervision of experienced trademark attorneys.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a Four-year College Degree. Paralegal Certificate is preferred. Two to four(2-4) years of formal trademark paralegal experience is required. Experience working as a trademark paralegal in a large law firm or corporate law department is required. Experience in multinational or global law firm a plus. Strong working knowledge of US and international trademark law and practice including filings under the Madrid Protocol; searching and clearing experience; familiarity with CPI docketing database or other comparable trademark docketing database. Experience with copyrights is a plus. Experience with the International Trademark Association (INTA) a plus. Strong Microsoft Office capabilities required. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion. Excellent writing skills. Strong organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and manage dockets and deadlines. Ability to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment for resolution. Ability to collaborate in an effective and professional manner with attorneys, clients, co-workers and administrators. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and diplomacy in all interpersonal dealings. Ability to make sound and reasonable judgments and decisions.
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