Trademark Paralegal

• Conduct clearance searches using online databases, and review and analyze cited references for potential conflicts
• Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices
• Manage and update the trademark docket, including ensuring that all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored
• Correspond with clients to report the status of active matters and to respond to client inquiries
• Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed
• Additional tasks as necessary in support of the department

• Three years of experience required
• Experience in both domestic trademark prosecution and oppositions
• Involvement in managing foreign filings through foreign counsel
• Ability to perform trademark clearance searches
• Ability to organize and coordinate mail, correspondence (internally and externally) and manage an active calendar
• PowerPoint and Excel skills important
• Strong computer skills
• Computer Packages Inc. (CPI), SAEGIS, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) experience required
• Database experience a plus
• Highly motivated, pleasant individual with professional demeanor and appearance
• Must be able to exercise independence and good judgment, think creatively to solve problems, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must maintain a high quality work product, have the ability to schedule work to meet department deadlines and be able to perform job responsibilities under pressure efficiently, productively and in a professional manner

Database experience

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus