Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

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Trademark Paralegal Duties: Prepare, file, prosecute and monitor all US trademarks and trademark applications worldwide. Extensive correspondence with foreign associates. Review and manage watch notices and watch notice subscriptions. Conduct searches of US Patent and Trademark Office and Saegis searching system software. Report to clients regarding deadlines, renewals, and maintenance. Prepare, file, and prosecute copyright applications. Assist with filing and service of TTAB actions, including oppositions, cancellations, and appeals. Prepare and file assignments and security interest recordations. Monitor and track all due dates daily, distribute mail to the responsible attorney for actions and conduct or assist in conducting legal research. Find relevant cases, law review articles, and statutes, and prepare memoranda analyzing research results. Continue legal education due to changes to . and foreign trademark procedures.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferred. 5-8 years of trademark experience. Working knowledge of USPTO and Madrid Protocol and foreign filing requirements; considerable experience in foreign and domestic trademark prosecution and maintenance. Strong understanding of docketing procedures and you will be responsible for administering daily docketing clearing and reviewing trademark mail. Excellent analytical skills and the experience necessary to understand and summarize case-related documents. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software, docketing systems and/or other automated control databases, (LEXIS, Westlaw,) and database retrieval systems. Strong organizational, delegation and leadership skills. Strong time-management skills, work well under pressure in a dynamic environment and oversee multiple tasks concurrently.