What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Attorney (Staff Attorney) position at Baker McKenzie Tampa Center?
Responsible for providing support to the Firm's North American Brand Management practice. We have a high volume of trademark and project work in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in trademark law.
Main Responsibilities:
The Attorney's primary responsibility will be to support the Firm's North American Brand Management practice on a range of matters including aspects of the following:
- Providing high quality support on trademark matters with a particular focus on assisting with trademark clearance, prosecution, trademark maintenance filings and corporate due diligence and related projects on behalf of the Firm's clients
- Assisting with preparation of trademark applications and responses to Office Actions from trademark offices around the world
- Assisting with preparation of client reporting emails
- Assisting with docket and deadline management and other trademark- related tasks as required from time to time
- Overseeing paralegals and other support staff in connection with the recordal projects and other trademark prosecution tasks
Experience:
- The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience working in trademarks focusing on assisting with trademark clearance, prosecution, trademark maintenance filings and corporate due diligence and related projects on behalf of the Firm's clients
- Strong academic background with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Florida bar required, must be in good standing
- In-depth experience and knowledge of the TMEP and all rules and filing requirements for U.S. trademark matters including an understanding of recent changes in USPTO procedures
- A high level understanding of filing requirements in other major jurisdictions
- Experience reviewing trademark searches on major platforms such as Corsearch and Clarivate as well as preparing trademark search reports
- Experience in assessing the merits of and routine enforcement actions on
- U.S. dispute matters, such as cease and desist letters, oppositions and the like
- Experience with and an understanding of trademark assignment/ change of name recordal projects, including knowledge of the requirements for trademark assignments in major jurisdictions
- Experience with due diligence projects and reports is a plus
Technical and personal skills:
- Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills are a must as we have a high volume of work that needs to be efficiently and capably managed
- Experience with due diligence projects and reports is a plus
- A positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Confidence to liaise with people at all levels of the firm
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage own caseload
- Ability to demonstrate strong client service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High work standards, including excellent attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
- Flexible and efficient work practices with the ability to adapt style as required
- Some occasional travel may be required
In addition to standard medical, dental, and vision plans, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Tuition Reimbursement: Support for your continued education and professional development.
- Profit Sharing: Share in the company's success with our profit-sharing program.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 20 days of PTO in your first year of employment.
- 401(k) Plan: Automatic enrollment with a firm contribution rate of 5%. You are 100% vested from day one, with a 50% firm match up to 5%.
- Paid Monthly Parking: Up to $100 per month to cover your parking expenses.
- Student Loan Repayment: Assistance to help you manage and repay your student loans.
- Adoption Assistance Program: Financial support for employees expanding their families through adoption.
- Referral Bonus Program: Earn $2k bonus for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
- BAgile Program: Enjoy a hybrid schedule that allows you to work from home 2 days a week, in the office 2 days a week, with 1 flex day.
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