Trademark Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath • Chicago, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker, one of the 50 largest law firms headquartered in the U.S., is searching for a Trademark Paralegal to join our trademark, copyright, advertising and media team in our Intellectual Property practice group in our Washington D.C., Indianapolis downtown, Chicago, or Minneapolis office. Work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference servicing our clients with a full range of trademark and brand management services. Join our team where you will make an impact and be rewarded for contributing to the firm’s success.

Requirements

• A paralegal certificate and/or 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years of previous trademark experience preferred.
• Previous copyright experience preferred.
• Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to work hard.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
• Ability to effectively manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage US and Foreign Prosecution Filings.
• Conduct and review trademark searches and draft opinion letters for attorney review.
• Prepare trademark status summary reports.
• Prepare extension requests, statements of use, declarations of use and incontestability, renewal applications.
• Prepare and record assignment documentation.
• Prepare foreign filing cost estimates.
• Compile documentation required for foreign filings.
• Correspond with foreign associates on filing and prosecuting applications and renewing registrations.
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization.
• Assist with recording trademarks with Customs and Border Protection.
• Assist with registration, maintenance and transfer of domain names.
• Assist with copyright filings.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• discretionary bonus
• life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• a 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree