Trademark Paralegal - Minneapolis, MN

Fredrikson & Byron

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55,000–$80,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Advertising, Business Law, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Law, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Legal, Licensing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Paralegal, Team Player, Trademarks, US Patent and Trademark Offices

LOCATION

Minneapolis, MN

POSTED

2 days ago

Who We Are:
Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal with a minimum of three to five years of experience to join our Advertising, Marketing and Trademark department. The trademark paralegal will be part of our growing trademark team and have the opportunity to do interesting and challenging work.

Key Responsibilities Include:
*Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures, rules, and requirements.
*The ability to effectively utilize PTO trademark-specific technology tools, such as TESS, TEAS, TSDR, TTABVUE, and ESTTA.
*Familiarity with additional Trademark technology tools like WIPO and Madrid Protocol.
*Strong knowledge of trademark prosecution and enforcement, including US and foreign matters.
*Strong trademark-clearance searching skills utilizing tools such as Saegis or Corsearch.
*Knowledge of docketing software such as CPI.
*Familiarity with copyright, licensing, advertising law, and domain name registration and enforcement are preferred.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
Candidates must be curious, proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, able to prioritize tasks, and able not only to work independently but also to work well with others. The ability to communicate clearly and succinctly is essential. Candidates must think critically, be adaptable, and work with an eye toward continuous improvement. A minimum of three to five years of experience as a trademark prosecution paralegal in a law firm or corporation is preferred; a minimum of an Associate's degree and paralegal certificate are also preferred. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications is required.

This position has the option for a hybrid remote schedule.

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance), paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation options, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $55,000-$80,000. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying For This Position:
Applications will only be accepted online at Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance with the application process or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson:
With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position; please apply directly through our careers page.

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