What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Paralegal position at Baker Brand?
Our Firmwide IP Services department has an opportunity for a Trademark Paralegal role. Reporting to a Trademark Supervisor, this position will support the trademark prosecution practice at BakerHostetler.
Responsibilities:
- Support the trademark prosecution practice; including preparation and filing of trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO, formality documents such Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals and other related filings
- Correspond with NonUS agents regarding foreign filings and related activities
- Communicate with clients regarding status of trademark matters and related activities
- Process incoming files transferred to the firm
- Prepare reports related to trademark prosecution activities; including client status reports and docket reports
- Ensure accurate record keeping related to trademark prosecution activities; including maintaining the IP prosecution docket, saving correspondence and documents in the firm’s document management system
- Conduct international and US preliminary searches via internet and electronic databases; assist in review of search reports and other issues related to clearance of marks
- Capture billable time in the firm’s timekeeping system
- Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations
- Maintain excellent client service to internal and external clients
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree or work experience equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of trademark and copyright prosecution experience
- Deep understanding of Intellectual Property rules and regulations in jurisdictions worldwide
- Experience with IP docketing systems
- Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff and clients
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, Document Management Systems such as Net Docs
The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $140,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.
Salary : $90,000 - $140,000
