Detailed Job Description

• Reviews packaging, websites, advertising copy, social media content, and evidence of use, and liaises with business partners regarding the same.
• Executes domestic and international trademark screening and searching online, and conducts initial review of search results, to determine availability and scope of potential rights.
• Conducts preliminary analysis of basic trademark and copyright issues and makes recommendations to in-house counsel regarding such matters.
• Educates business partners regarding proper trademark use and the processes for clearing and protecting new trademarks.
• Maintains and updates relevant Trademark Department documents, guidelines and procedures, and initiates revisions based on business needs.
• Maintains trademark portfolio management databases, including data entry, docket review, and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units.
• Provides support and due diligence in connection with transactional matters.
• Assist in management of U.S. and foreign trademark portfolios, including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Strong organizational and planning skills are required, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle numerous tasks and projects within tight deadlines is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), as well as Saegis, is required. Online research skills are required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. 2 years experience as a trademark paralegal preferred.
• Candidate needs to be extremely motivated, energetic, and able to work independently and in team/group settings.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• trademark paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
• domestic and international trademark screening: 3 years (Preferred)
• preliminary analysis of basic trademark and copyright issues: 3 years (Preferred)
• Maintains trademark portfolio management databases: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Skillman, NJ 08558 (Required)

Work Location: In person