Trademark Paralegal

About the role

As a Trademark Paralegal at Authentic, you will play a crucial role in managing and updating trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files. You will also correspond with foreign counsel, prepare powers of attorney, gather evidence of use, and assist in quality assurance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and updates U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files and case materials in both physical and electronic records management systems
• Corresponds regularly with foreign counsel on new trademark applications and routine prosecution matters
• Creates, maintains, and updates docket reports
• Reviews the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with trademark prosecution, oppositions, customs recordals, and enforcement matters
• Prepares powers of attorney and related documents for trademark assignments
• Gathers and organizes evidence of use to support pending applications pending oppositions
• Prepares status reports for attorneys and internal teams as needed
• Assists in quality assurance review of trademark records and correspondence
• Assists in checking and updating the status of trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark offices when appropriate

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve
• Relevant work experience in IP preferred
• Experience supporting IP attorneys preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

At Authentic, we offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 per year.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position