Trademark Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to provide paralegal support to attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The role supports the searching, filing, maintenance, and enforcement of clients’ trademarks, including domestic and foreign matters. It also involves trademark docket and file management, copyright filing assistance, and support with 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; 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 undertake and complete projects and major tasks independently with limited supervision, while also working with other practice assistants as a team.
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Dependability and ability to work as a hardworking team player.
Ability to prioritize work.
College degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including TEAS and the online tools of the Assignment Branch and 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 or obtain documents for legalization.
Review and organize files and review the docket for deadlines.
Assist with copyright filings.
Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements.