Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of all federal trademark and service mark applications, including statements of use, requests for extension of time, Sections 8&9, Sections 8&15, responses to office actions and responses to motions for opposition
• Responsible for monitoring and handling foreign trademark formalities and renewals
• Track docket entries and deadlines
• Prepare reports for attorneys and clients
• Confer with clients, foreign associates and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office personnel
• Arrange for legalization of documents in connection with mergers and change of name documents in foreign countries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
• Proficient with Office365
• Proficient in docketing databases: PATTSY WAVE preferred.
• Proficient in TSDR, Coresearch, Page Vault, Global IP Estimator
• Proficient in document management systems: iManage preferred.
• Knowledge of foreign trademark prosecution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program preferred
• Minimum three years trademark prosecution experience

Travel expectation:

None

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan