$80,000–$110,000 Per Year
Attorney, Cost Estimates, Data Entry, Database Administration, Documentation, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property (IP), LexisNexis, Maintain Compliance, Paralegal, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Time Management, Trademarks, United States Customs
Job title: Trademark Paralegal
Practice group: Intellectual Property
Compensation: $80,000-$110,000/per year
Additional: Strong Bonuses + Benefits
Job type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time & Non-Exempt
***Send resumes to: Hayley.christina@capstonesp.com
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about intellectual property? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing trademark portfolios, handling trademark clearance, and driving U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
Job Description
- Trademark Prosecution & Maintenance: Prepare and file documents with the USPTO, including applications, office action responses, extensions, statements of use, affidavits, renewals, assignments, and powers of attorney.
- Global Coordination: Work closely with foreign counsel on trademark applications and registrations, ensuring compliance with international requirements.
- Client Communication: Maintain constant communication with clients and foreign counsel regarding clearance, filing instructions, office actions, and potential conflicts.
- Trademark Clearance & Searches: Conduct preliminary and comprehensive searches using third-party platforms and databases.
- Infringement & Enforcement: Assist with trademark enforcement, including potential oppositions, cancellations, and c&d letters.
- Database Management: Enter and update data in the trademark database (PATTSY), generating reports as needed.
- Cost Estimates: Prepare cost estimates for new filings.
- Customs Registrations: Prepare and file customs registrations and renewals with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
- Ownership Documentation: Prepare and record ownership and change of name documents related to trademarks.
- Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on trademark portfolios.
- Monitoring & Deadlines: Assist with monitoring attorney dockets, managing deadlines, and recording billable hours accurately.
Must-Haves
- Proven experience in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution, maintenance, and renewal.
- Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, OR significant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong knowledge of trademark clearance databases and research tools like PATTSY, Saegis, Lexis/Nexis, and Westlaw.
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