Trademark Paralegal

Dinsmore•Cincinnati, OH

11d

About The Position

Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to provide paralegal support to attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The role supports trademark searching, filing, maintenance, and enforcement, as well as copyright filings and trademark-related agreements.

Requirements

General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules and regulations.
High attention to detail and accuracy of work.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Ability to work professionally and confidentially with people at all levels of an organization.
Proven organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, undertake and complete projects and major tasks, and work with other practice assistants as a team.
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Dependability, ability to prioritize work, and willingness to be a hardworking team player.
College degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with USPTO online tools, including the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
Domestic and foreign filing experience.
Experience with the Anaqua docketing system.
Two or more years of trademark experience.

Responsibilities

Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing clients’ trademarks.
Search trademark registrations in the USPTO and various foreign trademark offices.
Research, gather, and store information regarding trademark use for enforcement and maintenance.
Review and revise affidavits, declarations, and oppositions to ensure client information is accurate and complete.
Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications.
Draft responses to office actions.
Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks.
Draft affidavits of use and file them with the USPTO.
Draft renewal applications.
Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization.
Review and organize files and review docket deadlines.
Assist with copyright filings.
Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements.