Location: New York,NY, USA
A well-known medium-sized, full service law firm is looking for a Trademark Prosecution Paralegal to join their New York City OR New Jersey Office. This is a hybrid role.
Interested candidates must have 3+ years of law firm intellectual property prosecution paralegal experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare and file U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance documents electronically with the USPTO
* Identify and prepare appropriate specimens of use for submission to the USPTO,
* Prepare and file trademark documents with WIPO and through the Madrid Protocol
* Work with and correspond with foreign counsel in connection with prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications/ registrations outside of the United States, including attending to notarization and legalization of documents.
* Communicate with clients regarding trademark status and upcoming deadlines as needed.
* Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches online and USPTO website.
* Prepare and file copyright applications for registration.
* Conduct due diligence on trademark portfolios and IP-related corporate transactions.
* Assist with preparation and filing TTAB petitions, motions, and other paperwork.
* Assist with investigations of third-party use of marks, preserving evidence, creating PDFs and making exhibits for briefs and other filings.
* Assist in preparation and filing of UDRP actions.
* Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution.
* Proof and edits patent applications and office actions and prepares office actions.
* File and assist in prosecution of design applications (including convention deadlines for filing abroad).
* Review files and prepare of Information Disclosure Statements and accompanying documents.
* Assist clients with ongoing third-party patent monitoring.
* Ensure deadlines are calendared and reported; experience with using trademark docketing software systems, preferably CPI.
* Maintain a docket of IP deadlines and coordinate and communicate deadline responses with relevant attorneys and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* 3+ years of experience as a Trademark Prosecution Paralegal at a law firm
* Bachelor's Degree
* Open to hybrid schedule and overtime (if needed)
If you're qualified, interested and looking to learn more, please send either an MS Word version or PDF version of your resume to Jess Levinson at ...@beaconhillstaffing.com
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A RESUME ATTACHED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Desired Skills and ExperienceA well-known medium-sized, full service law firm is looking for a Trademark Prosecution Paralegal to join their New York City OR New Jersey Office. This is a hybrid role. Interested candidates must have 3+ years of law firm intellectual property prosecution paralegal experience.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
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We look forward to working with you.
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