Brand Paralegal

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,127 - $112,412

About The Position

The role is responsible for providing support to attorneys with various brand-related legal tasks. Assigned support areas may include brand, trademark, federal programs, litigation, legal operations, health care/regulatory law. This position will provide support for the clearance of potential trademarks and assist with all facets of the prosecution and enforcement of the Association's international and domestic trademark portfolios. The job includes researching trademark laws and regulations, responding to client inquiries, and maintaining records. Assist Brand Counsel with enforcing the proprietary rights owned by the Association by investigating, negotiating and resolving trademark and domain name disputes with third parties. Assist Brand Counsel with conducting, reviewing, analyzing and advising on domestic trademark and derivative clearance searches on behalf of BCBSA and its affiliates. Preparing and prosecuting trademark applications and supporting documents in the U.S., corresponding with the Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates, and managing outside counsel on worldwide prosecution matters, deadlines and instructing on new applications, renewals and oppositions. Assist Brand Counsel team with other non-trademark related projects Maintain docketing and deadlines

Requirements

BS or equivalent work experience
4+ Years experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal
Written and verbal communication skills with legal and nonlegal professionals
Ability to cultivate and maintain client and customer relationships
Advanced critical thinking and research skills
Detail-Oriented
Advanced project management and organization skills
Advanced word processing and writing skills
Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Knowledge of U.S. and international trademark law
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative
A minimum of four years’ experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal, or equivalent work experience
Experience conducting due diligence in a law firm or corporate environment

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with CPI and WebTMS trademark docket databases preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide support to attorneys with various brand-related legal tasks, including brand, trademark, federal programs, litigation, legal operations, and health care/regulatory law.
Support the clearance of potential trademarks and assist with the prosecution and enforcement of international and domestic trademark portfolios.
Research trademark laws and regulations, respond to client inquiries, and maintain records.
Assist Brand Counsel with enforcing proprietary rights by investigating, negotiating, and resolving trademark and domain name disputes with third parties.
Assist Brand Counsel with conducting, reviewing, analyzing, and advising on domestic trademark and derivative clearance searches.
Prepare and prosecute trademark applications and supporting documents in the U.S.
Correspond with the Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates.
Manage outside counsel on worldwide prosecution matters, deadlines, and instruct on new applications, renewals, and oppositions.
Assist Brand Counsel team with other non-trademark related projects.
Maintain docketing and deadlines.