Paralegal (Must have Trademark exp.)

Conexess Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in Ann Arbor is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group. You will perform advanced paralegal responsibilities requiring critical thinking, project management, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.

The role involves researching US and foreign IP offices, maintaining trademark records, and communicating with clients while upholding confidentiality. Strong organizational skills and IP knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required or equivalent in social sciences, pre-law, English or general studies.
• Experience with IP and corporate law, including security interests in IP.
• Experience with filing/searching in USPTO (patents/trademarks) and U.S. Copyright Office.
• Ability to compose basic, clear, focused correspondence.
• Online searching experience (Google and other search engines), trademark databases worldwide, WIPO.
• Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Searches of US and foreign IP offices to determine owner of record and lien holders, and to record documents; updating trademark database and docketing of deadlines; performing trademark searches.
• Positive contact with clients and confidentiality of client matters.
• Online searches relating to trademark, copyright, and advertising matters; domain name disputes; and unfair competition.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Trademark Paralegal

Our Client is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group. In this position you will work closely with members of the Intellectual Property Team to provide high-quality service to our clients. The selected candidate for this role will perform advanced-level paralegal responsibilities requiring critical thinking, project management, strategic thinking, and a high attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Searches of US and foreign IP offices (patent, trademark, copyright) to determine owner of record and lien holders, and to record documents; updating trademark database and docketing of deadlines; performing trademark searches.
• Positive contact with clients and confidentiality of client matters.
• Online searches relating to trademark, copyright, and advertising matters; domain name disputes; and unfair competition.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Pre-Law, English or General Studies.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property and corporate law, including security interests in IP.
• Experience with filing and searching for information in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (for both patents and trademarks) and the U.S. Copyright Office.
• Ability to compose basic, clear, focused correspondence.
• Online searching experience (Google and other search engines), trademark databases around the world, WIPO.
• Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail.
• Microsoft Access database proficiency, including updating and creating new records, generating reports.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to continuous professional development.