Trademark Paralegal

SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Trademark Prosecution Paralegal.

The successful candidate will have:

• a Bachelor's Degree,
• Paralegal Certificate
• and 4+ years of trademark experience in a mid to large law firm setting.
• Must be Familiar with U.S. and worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including Madrid Protocol as well as familiar with TEAS electronic filing procedures and TTAB procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and file trademark, service mark and copyright applications.
• Prepare and assist with filing responses to office actions, 8 & 15 affidavits, assignments and renewal applications.
• Review watching service reports for assigned clients; prepare and send report letters to clients.
• Follow up with attorneys regarding the filing of oppositions.
• Prepare and file all documents in connection with oppositions and cancellation actions.
• Assist attorneys with TTAB filings.
• Conduct and analyze computer research and domestic trademark searches.
• Assist with investigation of third party use of marks.
• Assist with registration and maintenance of domain name portfolio.
• Prepare and file assignments in connection with business acquisitions.
• Assist attorneys in the maintenance of foreign trademark matters including prosecution of applications and oppositions.
• Prepare foreign filing instruction letters; verify foreign filing requirements and oversee the timely filing of formal documents.
• Review and analyze correspondence from foreign associates.
• Communicate with attorneys and clients throughout the entire prosecution of an application as well as during the maintenance of the foreign registration.
• Prepare letters to foreign associates instructing the filing of opposition or cancellation proceedings.
• Research and assist attorneys with trademark assignments and name/address change recordals in foreign countries.
• Docket all actions for portfolios handling to maintain accurate docketing records.

This role offers a generous compensation package, excellent benefits and a great work culture.