Trademark and Marketing Paralegal

HP•Houston, TX

29d•$31 - $48

About The Position

HP Inc. is seeking a Trademark and Marketing Paralegal to join its legal team. This paralegal will help administer HP’s large global trademark portfolio, including U.S. and international trademark clearance, filing, prosecution and maintenance/renewal work, as well as supporting the business, marketing and other internal teams to review product and messaging documents for marketing legal compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
2-4 years of work experience, preferably in paralegal services or a related field.
General computer proficiency with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to independently multi-task and take ownership of work in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player and collaborator.
Business-focused and pragmatic.
Strong team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience in computer hardware preferred
Professional Paralegal Certification and/or college degree preferred
Administrative Support
Case Management
Contract Review
Intellectual Property Lawsuits
Legal Research
Legal Support
Proofreading
Workflow Management
Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity
Time Management and Prioritization
Cross-team collaboration
Strong team player

Responsibilities

Instruct, docket, and manage trademark filings worldwide.
Conduct trademark assignment recordation projects and manage assignment document flow.
Conduct trademark chain of title analysis work.
Correspond with foreign trademark agents, docket, and maintain files.
Prepare drafts of routine trademark office action responses for attorney review.
Identify trademark evidence of use, and manage evidence and documents for prosecution matters.
Assist with trademark conflict matters, as needed, including managing evidence and documents for oppositions, cancellations, and domain disputes.
Prepare Powers of Attorney and manage legalization, etc.
Assist in trademark process and systems improvement.
Collaborate with attorneys, marketing, and other business units to support the review of marketing and product messages for compliance with FTC and other marketing laws and regulations.
Performs moderately complex legal research using online databases, library resources, and other reference materials under general guidance and instructions.
Prepares and drafts basic legal documents and statements under general guidance.
Acquires job skills, becomes familiar with company policies, and completes routine to moderately complex assignments, tasks, while making suggestions for continuous improvement.
Adheres to established company, legal, and regulatory standards and guidelines, and ensures confidentiality in all dealings with company data.
Assists in implementing new processes, supports department-level operational plans, and shares technical information with colleagues and clients.