What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trademark Paralegal position at Velcro USA?
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trademark Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in trademark law, including the preparation and filing of trademark applications, conducting trademark searches, managing trademark portfolios, and handling enforcement and litigation support. This role will also include general paralegal support for the Senior Legal Counsel, North America. This role will require a proactive, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Trademark Filing and Prosecution:
- Manage the docketing and tracking of trademark deadlines.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on international filings and trademark strategy.
Trademark Enforcement & Litigation Support:
- Review suspected infringer websites and prepare draft cease and desist letters.
- Assist in managing trademark disputes, including cease and desist letters, oppositions, and cancellations.
- Conduct investigations related to potential trademark infringement.
- Support litigation efforts by gathering evidence and documents for trademark cases.
Client & Vendor Interaction:
- Conduct weekly trademark training sessions for new hire orientation.
- Conduct audits of customer websites to ensure proper use of trademarks.
- Communicate with internal teams, clients, and outside counsel regarding trademark matters.
- Maintain positive relationships with trademark agents and other external vendors.
- Utilize electronic signature software to obtain necessary signatures for finalization of trademark and other contracts.
Record Keeping and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive trademark files, databases, and reports.
- Assist in preparing periodic reports and audits of the trademark portfolio for internal stakeholders.
- Upload trademark and other contracts into the Salesforce CMS system
Other Duties:
- Assist Senior Legal Counsel, North America with proofreading, editing, formatting and finalization of legal documents.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Trademark Law
- Bachelors Degree or the equivalent years of experience as a paralegal or similar field
- Paralegal Certification required
- Trademark docketing system experience
- Strong Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel experience
- The ability to be onsite in Manchester, NH two days per week
PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:
At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting
Time-Off Benefits
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
13 Paid Company Holidays
Other Benefits and Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Resource Groups
Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
