Paralegal, Trademark - Law Firm

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare USPTO filings including Applications, Office Action Responses, Amendments to Alleged Use, Declarations of Use and Incontestability, and Applications for Renewal.
• Afford assistance to attorneys with domestic and international trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, including the preparation of pleadings, document productions, and filing with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Conduct Internet research and assist with policing and enforcement activities, such as issuing cease and desist letters.
• Communicate with clients regarding US and foreign trademark maintenance requirements.
• Conduct domestic and international online trademark searches for use and registration.
• Analyze search results and identify issues for attorneys.
• Assist with trademark due diligence, examine investigative summaries, prepare reports and recommendations.
• Instruct and liaise with international associates to oversee filing and prosecution of international applications.
• Oversee execution and legalization of documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and strong academic record.
• Minimum four years of experience as a Trademark Paralegal in a law firm or corporation.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with clients and local counsel regarding issues that may arise during prosecution, such as evidence of use requirements, reclassifications, etc.
• Fluency with SAEGIS, PTO TEAS System; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Highly motivated, positive attitude, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize large amounts of data.
• Excellent attention to detail skills, including ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

Pay

The starting pay scale for this position is $95,000 – $130,000.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer.