Trade Mark Paralegal working in a prestigious European law firm. Supporting attorneys with a variety of tasks in intellectual property and trade mark management.
About the role
- IP Trademark Paralegal providing essential support on managing trademark matters for clients at FBT Gibbons. Collaborating with attorneys and handling document preparation, research, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents such as applications, registrations, renewals, notices, affidavits of use, appointments, and declarations of use for review, approval, and use by attorney for filing with the USPTO
- Correspond with foreign counsel and, under the guidance of the attorney, provide instructions on applications, registrations, renewals, notices, affidavits of use, appointments, and declarations of use in their respective jurisdiction
- Perform research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
- File legal documents with USPTO and foreign registration offices electronically (e.g. WIPO)
- Facilitate the legalization of documents for filing with foreign trademark offices (e.g., through the U.S. Secretary of State and/or applicable Consulate)
- Understand and follow the IP Practice Group’s procedures and record-keeping policies, including the use of NetDocuments for document management
- Communicate directly with clients regarding trademark matters, including notifying clients regarding due dates, obtaining signatures, and providing updates
- Utilize CPi Docketing software and review reports generated from CPi
- Assist attorneys in other areas of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, including copyright work or licensing agreements
- Assist the attorneys in preparing for meetings, hearings or mediations
- Proofread documents prepared by attorneys
- Act as witness or notary in the execution of documents
- Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system
Requirements
- Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies
- A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have: A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered; or Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience; or Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons
- Minimum of 3 years of Trademark Intellectual Property Paralegal experience
- Ability to successfully complete the ID.me verification credentials necessary for a MyUSPTO account
- Prior experience with docketing software
- Experience working in CPI and PracticeLink is a plus
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects with time constraints and interruptions
- Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Benefits
- Health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Employee wellbeing and EAP programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing
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