Trademark Paralegal Specialist

Chiesi Farmaceutici; Parma; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global pharmaceutical company located in Parma is seeking a Trade Mark Paralegal. The role involves supporting trademark attorneys, managing trademark portfolios, and ensuring timely renewals and filings. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in trademark law, fluency in English, and familiarity with international trademark systems. The company offers a dynamic environment with flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Servizi

Flexible working approach

Remote working options

Support in relocation process

Tax assistance for foreign colleagues

Continuous training and development opportunities

Competenze

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in trademark law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Familiarity with international trademark systems (e.g., WIPO, EUIPO).

Mansioni

• Provide support to foreign Attorneys in filing, renewal, maintenance and opposition matters.
• Maintain and manage trademarks database, ensuring deadlines are tracked accurately.
• Assist with trademark availability searches and initial search reports.

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in IP docketing software

Formazione

Law degree (preferably)

Other relevant degrees or diplomas

Strumenti

CPI (docketing software)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas. We are proud to have been awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels. We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors. We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Corporate Functions include Global HR, Global Finance, Procurement & IT, Group Legal & Corporate Affairs, Global Communication & External Relations, Transformation, and Global Strategy, Sustainability and Growth (SSG).

Who we are looking for

Purpose

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Trade Mark Paralegal to join our growing practice. This role will support our trademark attorneys in managing trademark portfolios, coordinating filings, renewals and handling a variety of prosecution and enforcement matters.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide support to foreign Attorneys in filing, renewal, maintenance and opposition matters.
• Maintain and manage our trademarks database, ensuring deadlines and renewals are tracked accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of trademark portfolios and generate reports as needed.
• Assist with trademark availability searches and initial search reports.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by attorneys.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in trademark law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Education

• Preferably a law degree. Other degree programs or diplomas will also be considered.

Languages

• Fluent English

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with international trademark systems (e.g., WIPO, EUIPO).
• Proficiency in IP docketing software (e.g., CPI).

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently.

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.

In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset; that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. We want our people to come to work happy every day and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.