Trademark Paralegal

Dickinson Wright • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Staff designated at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) as a
Copyright/Trademark Paralegal are under the general supervision of the attorneys
to whom assigned, as well as the Chief Human Resources Officer. As the
Copyright/Trademark Paralegal, you will provide legal support to the attorneys
and work with clients on their copyright and trademark filing and maintenance
needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate are highly recommended
• At least 5 years of on-the-job experience is required
• Experience using the USPTO website database
• Proficient with MS Office
• Excellent writing/written communication skills
• Possess knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
• Possess the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters
• Possess the ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Regular and timely attendance at work when scheduled
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases
• Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position, may require irregular hours

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file trademark applications
• Review and Manage client trademark dockets
• Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and International trademarks
• Responsible for various aspects of the trademark process, including application, prosecution, maintenance, Trademark and Trial Appeal Board proceedings and related docketing
• Coordinate and oversee U.S. and foreign trademark filings
• Perform various tasks including copyright registrations, searches and communication with the Copyright office
• Communicate with attorneys, clients and foreign agents regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks
• Prepare Office Action responses and related correspondence
• Review and maintain renewal and maintenance dockets for clients

Benefits

• Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible fulltime employees within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave.
• Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level