Trademark Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing client trademarks
• Search trademark registrations in the USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
• Conduct research to gather and store information regarding trademark use for enforcement and maintenance
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications and draft responses to office actions
• Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks and draft affidavits of use
• Review and revise affidavits, declarations, and oppositions to ensure accuracy
• Review and organize files while monitoring the docket for upcoming deadlines
• Assist with copyright filings and the preparation of trademark-related agreements

Requirements

• College degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
• General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work professionally and confidentially with various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with USPTO online tools, including TEAS, the Assignment Branch, and the TTAB
• Two or more years of specific trademark experience
• Experience with domestic and foreign filing
• Experience using the Anaqua docketing system