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Trademark Paralegal Duties: Prepare, file, prosecute and monitor all US trademarks and trademark applications worldwide. Will have extensive correspondence with foreign associates. Will review and manage watch notices and watch notice subscriptions. Conduct searches of US Patent and Trademark Office and Saegis searching system software. Will 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 assignment and security interest recordations. A strong understanding of docketing procedures and you will be responsible for administering daily docketing clearing, and reviewing trademark mail. Monitor and track all due dates daily, distribute mail to the responsible attorney for actions, conduct or assist in conducting legal research. Find relevant cases, law review articles and statutes, and prepare memoranda analyzing research results. Continuing legal education due to changes to . and foreign trademark procedures.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferable but not required. Will have working knowledge of USPTO and Madrid Protocol and foreign filing requirements; considerable experience in foreign and domestic trademark prosecution and maintenance. 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. Excellent analytical skills and the experience necessary to understand and summarize case-related documents. Able to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively. Will have strong time-management skills, work well under pressure in a dynamic environment and oversee multiple tasks concurrently.
