Trademark Paralegal

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Trademark Paralegal for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for providing support to our comprehensive in-house IP legal team.
• Prepare, coordinate and file trademark application, maintenance, and related forms at the USPTO.
• Instruct, manage, and work closely with local counsel and vendors on filing trademark application, maintenance, and related forms outside the U.S.
• Handle all other aspects of domestic and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, including preparing various trademark filings including specimens and supporting documents, updating trademark office records, tracking and managing docket deadlines and routine business partner reporting.
• Communicate directly with local counsel regarding filings, status updates and developments, deadlines, inquiries and action items.
• Create and maintain various charts and reports.
• Coordinate and report watch notices, monitor third party filings and investigate potential enforcement targets.
• Provide support for IP aspects of transactions, including supporting due diligence efforts, preparing agreement schedules and recording chain of title updates.
• Ensure integrity of data in docket and files, and maintain records in an organized manner.
• Assist with special projects and take on additional IP related responsibilities as requested.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience focusing on trademark prosecution, docketing and portfolio management.
• Proficiency in trademark laws both in and outside the U.S.
• Comfortable using trademark docketing platforms, knowledge management systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, timeliness, efficiency, responsiveness, and workload management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced and high volume practice, prioritize competing demands, and problem solve creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels in a professional manner.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.