Trademark Paralegal

Position Description

The Intellectual Property Trademark Paralegal provides support to attorneys in rendering legal services to clients. This position assists in all procedural and substantive matters regarding foreign trademarks.

• Prepare new trademark, domain and copyright applications and other trademark prosecution documents for filing at appropriate trademark offices, including gathering all necessary information from clients regarding same; monitoring and maintaining applications through issuance
• Communicate with attorneys, as well as clients, and foreign agents regarding preparing and processing all paperwork necessary during pendency of trademark applications, including formalizing original documents
• Communicate with foreign associates on initial filing requests and other correspondence during the prosecution of foreign applications
• Prepare reports for clients regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks; oversee accuracy and necessary follow-up on daily docket entries and maintain portfolios with supervising attorneys
• Review electronic docket daily
• Ability and demonstrated track record in conducting, reviewing and analyzing trademark searches , including initial screening searches
• Perform searches relating to due diligence projects
• Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and International trademarks
• Assist with international opposition and cancellation proceedings. Review incoming transfer cases for accuracy and prepare necessary power of attorney documents
• Review and maintain renewal and maintenance dockets for clients
• Prepare files for outgoing transfers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• At least five (7) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of USPTO procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Knowledge of international IP legal databases and docketing software
• Knowledge of trademark search vendors such as CT Corsearch
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and client service skills
• Ability to juggling many tasks in a faced paced environment
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Ability to accurately capture billable time

About the Organization

McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm helping to propel the success of today’s most respected, dynamic, and important organizations. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve. Pride and determination abound here because every member of our team is respected, supported, and inspired to exceed. We have been recognized as a top firm to work by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign for both lawyers and business professionals.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients, and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

How to Apply

Please apply at the link below. 

We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our McDermott workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread of COVID-19, we require that members of our McDermott workforce be fully vaccinated.

At this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a medical or religious accommodation to the policy, or for any other medical information.  We are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.

*Policy applies to locations where local ordinances do not prevent COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

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