Trademark Paralegal

New York, NY

M-F, 10am-6pm

Summary

An international law firm is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join their New York office. The Trademark Paralegal will provide support to a team of trademark attorneys with significant direct contact with IP attorneys. The Trademark Paralegal will work alongside these attorneys handling trademark and copyright prosecution and IP litigation.

Areas of Responsibility

• Management of all aspects of the firm’s trademark and copyright portfolios
• Maintain the docket and ensuring that all filing deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Draft and electronically file all U.S. federal and state trademark and copyright applications
• Prepare trademark clearances for attorney’s review in connection with full trademark search results
• Respond to office actions, renewals and declarations of use, and preparation of reporting correspondence
• Prepare and assist with filing responses to office actions and Section 8 & 15 affidavits; file assignments via the USPTO website; conduct routine online searches
• Case management support for all IP litigation matters, logistical support for all depositions, hearings and trials
• Document management for all matters with the firm’s e-Discovery Department
• Maintain and update database of patent portfolios and internal/external points of contact
• Assist IP team attorney liaison to ensure patent-related agreements (in-licenses and research agreements) are appropriately tracked and monitored, with payments and reporting deadlines met 

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong experience in trademark prosecution
• Experience with trademark prosecution software; experience with Alt Legal is a plus
• Excellent computer software and research skills relating to trademarks
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask
• 3-5 years of experience with trademark law
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA upon graduation