Global Trademark Paralegal – IP, Flexible Work

BioSpace; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement and Savings Plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Descripción de la vacante

Amgen is seeking a Senior Associate Paralegal – Trademark to support global trademark portfolio management, enforcement, and related IP matters. You will work closely with in-house attorneys, foreign associates, and outside counsel to manage filings, domain names, and brand protection initiatives.

The role requires substantial paralegal experience in IP law, strong communication skills, and thorough knowledge of USPTO/WIPO processes.

Formación

• Masters degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years paralegal program or equivalent experience.
• Associates degree with 6 years paralegal experience.
• High school diploma with 8 years paralegal experience.

Responsabilidades

• Manage worldwide trademark filings, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and communications with stakeholders.
• Prepare and file trademark applications and Madrid Protocol filings.
• Coordinate with foreign associates on prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement matters.
• Review watch notices and recommend enforcement actions.
• Coordinate responses to office actions and trademark disputes, including evidence gathering.
• Prepare affidavits, declarations, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Assist attorneys with IP due diligence, M&A, divestitures, and transactional matters.
• Support domain name portfolio management, registrations, renewals, and UDPRP activities.
• Collaborate with external vendors on customs recordations and brand protection initiatives.
• Maintain trademark records and docket deadlines in Amgen systems.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Trademark and copyright laws

Electronic filing systems (USPTO & WIP

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Trademark databases

Time management

Attention to detail

Educación

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree + paralegal program (2 years)

Associate degree + paralegal program (6 years)

High school diploma/GED + 8 years paralegal program

Herramientas

USPTO filing platforms

WIPO filing platforms

Trademark databases

DocuSign

Descripción del empleo

Amgen is seeking a Senior Associate Paralegal – Trademark to support global trademark portfolio management, enforcement, and related IP matters. You will work closely with in-house attorneys, foreign associates, and outside counsel to manage filings, domain names, and brand protection initiatives.

The role requires substantial paralegal experience in IP law, strong communication skills, and thorough knowledge of USPTO/WIPO processes.