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Our Firmwide IP Services department has an opportunity for a Trademark Paralegal role. Reporting to a Trademark Supervisor, this position will support the trademark prosecution practice at BakerHostetler. This is a remote position, with working hours of 8a-5p.
Responsibilities
- Support the trademark prosecution practice; including preparation and filing of trademark and copyright applications with the USPTO and WIPO, formality documents such as Assignments, Office Action Responses, Statements of Use, Affidavits of Use, Renewals and other related filings
- Correspond with Non-US agents regarding foreign filings and related activities
- Communicate with clients regarding status of trademark matters and related activities
- Process incoming files transferred to the firm
- Prepare reports related to trademark prosecution activities; including client status reports and docket reports
- Ensure accurate record keeping related to trademark prosecution activities; including maintaining the IP prosecution docket, saving correspondence and documents in the firm's document management system
- Conduct international and US preliminary searches via internet and electronic databases; assist in review of search reports and other issues related to clearance of marks
- Capture billable time in the firm's timekeeping system
- Stay up-to-date with changes to Intellectual Property rules and regulations
- Maintain excellent client service to internal and external clients
Requirements
Associate's degree or work experience equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of trademark and copyright prosecution experienceDeep understanding of Intellectual Property rules and regulations in jurisdictions worldwideExperience with IP docketing systemsAbility to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff and clientsStrong oral and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, Document Management Systems such as Net DocsSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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