Paralegal, Trademark Jobs

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Norton Rose Fulbright has an immediate need for a Trademark Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of domestic and international searching/clearance, prosecution and maintenance, and opposition/cancellation proceedings. Practice involves a large volume of small matters. Knowledge of trademark policing, trademark and copyright litigation, social media and domain name dispute procedures is a plus.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Correspond with clients regarding the status of applications
• Develop and document client procedures
• Prepare formal documents, forwards to client for signature and file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches
• Monitor the docket for any due dates
• Work closely with the docketing staff to ensure all dates are docketed
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Patent and Trademark Office Rules and Procedures (US and Foreign)
• Review office actions and other communications from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and prepare preliminary drafts of responses as appropriate
• Assist as needed with operations and workflow of Minneapolis IP team
• Communicate with trademark examiners and other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office personnel regarding routine matters as directed
• Prepare Trademark applications for filing as requested

Qualifications and skills:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience managing large volume portfolios
• Experience with trademark enforcement (policing), UDRP and TTAB proceedings, litigation and other trademark and copyright work is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Ability to work overtime when required
• The ideal candidate will have 2+ years relevant trademark experience and an understanding of trademark laws, regulations and procedures

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