Trademark Paralegal

Fish & Richardson P.C.•Boston, MA

5h•$68,000 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fish & Richardson, a premier global intellectual property law firm, is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their fast-paced Practice Systems Department. The firm was established in 1878 and has over 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the U.S., Europe, and China. Fish & Richardson values a creative and inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience as a Trademark Paralegal (or similar equivalent experience) with both U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution.
Familiarity with TTAB proceedings, copyright filings and UDRP actions.
Experience with worldwide trademark laws and procedures, including WIPO filings.
Ability to meet the paralegal 1300 hour billing metric.
Trained in conducting preliminary trademark searches.
Ability to work in the office 3 days per month is required.

Responsibilities

Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of U.S. trademarks, using the U.S. PTO’s ETEAS filing system.
Preparing and filing documents required in the prosecution and maintenance of Madrid-based filings with WIPO.
Communicating with clients regarding requirements for filing applications, maintaining trademarks, and reviewing evidence of use required in connection with these trademark documents.
Corresponding directly with foreign associates on routine trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and/or maintenance.
Handling or assisting on special projects as assigned, including copyright applications, customs recordation, UDRP actions, client website review and domain name registration.