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Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Alchemy Legal Mar 26,2018 Location Washington DC
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Legal Staff

Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright

Min 7 yrs required

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Trademark Paralegal The candidate will provide support for Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and trademark litigation. Will include the preparation of USPTO filings including Applications, Office Action Responses, Amendments to Allege Use, Declarations of Use and Incontestability, and Applications for Renewal. Trademark enforcement responsibilities will include assisting attorneys with domestic and international trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, including preparation of pleadings, document productions, filing documents with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, conducting Internet research, and assisting with policing and enforcement, such as cease and desist letters, etc.). Provide support for trademark litigation; communicate with clients regarding US and foreign trademark maintenance requirements; conduct domestic and international online trademark searches for use and registration; analyze search results and identify issues for attorneys; assist with trademark due diligence, examine investigative summaries and prepare reports and recommendations; instruct and liaise with international associates to oversee filing and prosecution of international applications; and oversee execution and legalization of documents. BA/BS degree and strong academic record is needed. Paralegal certificate is preferred. Should have 7+ years of experience as a Trademark Paralegal in a law firm or corporation. Must be able to communicate with clients and local counsel regarding issues that may arise during prosecution, such as evidence of use requirements, reclassifications, etc. Fluent with SAEGIS, PTO TEAS System, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is needed. Should have a full understanding of the trademark prosecution process and be competent in docketing of all related actions as well as have experience clearing trademarks, taglines, graphics and verbiage.

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