Trademark Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

#### Trademark Paralegal

Haynes and Boone, one of the largest law firms in Dallas, is actively seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join the team in the firm's Dallas office. This non-exempt position is responsible for supporting the Trademark practice group by assisting with US and Foreign trademark prosecution, managing trademark dockets, document management and legal research.

**Essential Duties**

- Assist team with prosecution of . and foreign trademarks supporting attorneys electronically across offices in different states and time zones
- Handle all aspects of trademark applications, including transmittal of filings to the USPTO via e-filing (TEAS)
- Assist with preliminary trademark searches as requested
- Attend to foreign filings, including sending instructions to foreign counsel, complying with formal requirements, and any necessary follow up
- Maintain trademark docket from application filing through registration, meeting with attorneys for docket reviews/upcoming deadline coverage and strategy for completion
- Provide support for domestic and foreign infringement matters, as requested, such as assembling evidentiary material and creating and maintaining tracking reports
- Draft assignment documents for recordation and meeting country specific requirements, such as notarization and legalization of documents
- Utilize, search, and research information through the USPTO, WIPO websites, and other trademark online resources
- Prepare/transmit reporting letters to clients regarding correspondence from USPTO and foreign counsel
- Following up with clients regarding dates of 1st use, specimens, renewals, and post-issue requirements such as Statement of Use, Section 8 & 15, etc

**Other Duties**

Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Reporting Relationship**

The Trademark Paralegal reports to the Office Administrator.

**Qualifications**

**Knowledge/Experience**

- Candidate should have 3+ years of experience as a trademark paralegal
- Knowledge of USPTO procedures within TMEP, and CFR, as well as foreign trademark prosecution procedures
- Experience in conducting trademark clearance searches and in . and foreign jurisdictions
- Proficiency in computerized docketing systems
- Proficiency with all MS Office applications

**Skills**

- Proficiency with PATTSY, IP Master or similar docketing systems
- Strong skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with CT Corsearch and/or Saegis preferred
- Must be able to translate difficult concepts into simple terms
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a variety of work styles
- Must be able to work with minimal direction with the ability to multitask
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail

**Education**

required.

**Physical Demands**

Must be able to move around the office up to 15% of the time to make copies, fax, file, etc. Remains stationary at least 85% of the time; this position constantly operates computers and other office productivity machines (., fax machine, copier, printer, etc.); occasionally required to move documents or files weighing up to 15 lbs.; this position requires constant communication and exchange of information with the Firm attorneys, clients and staff; this position must be able to inspect and observe information on a computer screen at least 80% of the time.

**Working Conditions**

Office Environment. Overtime Required.

**Salary**

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

## Trademark Paralegal - Haynes and Boone

Haynes and Boone, one of the largest law firms in Dallas, is actively seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join the team in the Dallas office. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Trademark practice group by assisting with US and Foreign trademark prosecution, managing trademark dockets, document management and legal research.

**Job Description**

- Assist team with prosecution of . and foreign trademarks supporting attorneys electronically across offices in different states and time zones
- Handle all aspects of trademark applications, including transmittal of filings to the USPTO via e-filing (TEAS)
- Assist with preliminary trademark searches as requested
- Attend to foreign filings, including sending instructions to foreign counsel, complying with formal requirements, and any necessary follow up
- Maintain trademark docket from application filing through registration, meeting with attorneys for docket reviews/upcoming deadline coverage and strategy for completion
- Provide support for domestic and foreign infringement matters, as requested, such as assembling evidentiary material and creating and maintaining tracking reports
- Draft assignment documents for recordation and meeting country specific requirements, such as notarization and legalization of documents
- Utilize, search, and research information through the USPTO, WIPO websites, and other trademark online resources
- Prepare/transmit reporting letters to clients regarding correspondence from USPTO and foreign counsel
- Following up with clients regarding dates of 1st use, specimens, renewals, and post-issue requirements such as Statement of Use, Section 8 & 15, etc

Knowledge of USPTO procedures within TMEP, and CFR, as well as foreign trademark prosecution procedures; Experience in conducting trademark clearance searches and in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions; Proficiency in computerized docketing systems; Proficiency with PATTSY, IP Master or similar docketing systems; Strong skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with CT Corsearch and/or Saegis; Must be able to translate difficult concepts into simple terms; Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a variety of work styles; Must be able to work with minimal direction with the ability to multitask; Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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Qualification and Experience Paralegal certification from an ABA approved school or bachelor’s degree in a field related to law, administration, or liberal arts

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