Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of trademark registration matters in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, including trademark prosecution, maintenance, renewals, conflicts, chain-of-title, etc.

• Assist with all aspects of title, editorial, and trademark clearance, including perform searches, analyze search results, draft opinions for attorney review, etc.

• Liaise with outside counsel, etc.

• Assist with document production, including, researching, authenticating, gathering, and documenting trademark evidence, etc.

• Assist with drafting and preparing correspondence and legal documents for attorney review, etc. 

• Assist with preparing, processing, and recording chain-of-title related documents, etc.

• Assist with trademark database maintenance, including data entry, docketing deadlines, etc.

• Assist with data, information and document management, and recordkeeping, etc.

• Prepare summaries and reports, etc., as needed.

• Assist with other IP-related projects, etc., as may be necessary from time to time.

Candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• At least 3 years paralegal experience with an emphasis on trademark and clearance work

• Knowledge of foreign and domestic trademark laws and requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong research and analytical skills, and excellent attention to details

• Superior organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workload, and strong follow-up and follow-through skills

• Ability to handle a high volume of deadline-intensive work

• Self-starter with an excellent work ethic and commitment to professionalism

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office software programs, Adobe software, trademark database software, billing software, document management software, and online research skills

• Willingness to learn and use new research materials and practice tools