Trademark Paralegal

Considine Search • Full-time • Greater Boston, US • $90k - $130k / year • 3m ago

Senior Trademark Paralegal

New York, NY, Washington, DC, Boston, MA

Summary

Senior Trademark Paralegals have the technical skill and professional maturity to operate independently with minimal guidance from attorneys. They perform a range of tasks that assist the firm in providing legal services to clients, including some tasks that might otherwise be assigned to associates, all under the supervision of attorneys.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary trademark database searches on SAEGIS and perform initial analysis of search results; order comprehensive searches; conduct follow-up and status inquiries; and conduct general Internet searches
Prepare US Trademark Applications, including the collection and review of supporting documents/materials
Correspond with foreign trademark counsel regarding initiation of trademark searches and prosecution of trademark applications
Communicate with clients regarding requirements for submitting trademark applications
Prepare trademark status reports upon request from client or attorney
Communicate with Patent and Trademark Office
Research and investigate potential trademark conflicts; and investigate companies with potentially conflicting name or trademark
Instruct docketing on updates to Trademark Database, review and update weekly docket calendar report, participate is regularly scheduled docket meetings
Assist with preparation of Copyright applications
Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of trademark prosecution experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred

*Firm offers a highly competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.