Trademark and Copyright Paralegal

Cantor Colburn LLP; United States; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Subsidized health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Parking subsidies

Zusammenfassung

Cantor Colburn LLP is looking for a full-time trademark professional to handle electronic filings, manage trademark applications, and communicate effectively with attorneys and clients. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and ideally have over four years of trademark experience.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong MS Word and Excel skills. Typical benefits include health and dental insurance, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• At least four years of trademark experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong MS Word and MS Excel skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Conduct electronic filings with relevant authorities.
• Prepare and manage trademark applications and documents.
• Review and respond to USPTO Office Actions.

Kenntnisse

Trademark experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Electronic filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO and with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Trademark clearance, application filing, application prosecution, registration, and post‑registration maintenance for U.S. and international jurisdictions
• Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and international trademarks
• Draft assignments
• Review, report, and respond to USPTO Office Actions, both substantive and non‑substantive
• Conduct trademark searches, analyze results, and prepare clearance reports
• Review and assessment of trademark and domain name watch notices
• Liaise with foreign counsel regarding the prosecutions of applications
• Assist with international opposition and cancellation proceedings
• Finalize and submit UDRP Complaints
• Prepare and manage client dockets
• Participation in complex projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate
• At least four years of trademark experience strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing with the firm’s attorneys and clients
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet all deadlines and client‑deliverables expectations
• Strong MS Word and MS Excel skills including the ability to extract, manipulate, summarize and report on large quantities of data

Full‑time employees receive market competitive salaries, life insurance, and short‑term disability, as well as subsidized health and dental insurance plans. Additional benefits include voluntary life insurance, retirement savings plan, and parking subsidies.

Cantor Colburn LLP is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment representing all backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives, to strengthen our team and best serve our clients and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.