Trademark Paralegal

Dinsmore; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves managing filings, investigations, and maintenance for our clients’ trademarks.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing applications, responding to office actions, and coordinating with foreign associates. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication skills are essential to succeed in this team-oriented firm.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO filing processes and TTAB.
• Attention to detail and high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding filings and maintenance of trademarks.
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications.
• Draft responses to office actions.
• Review and organize docket and deadlines.
• Assist with copyright filings and related agreements.

Skills

Trademark law

TEAS proficiency

Docketing

Research abilities

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

College degree

Tools

Anaqua

TEAS

Job description

Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. The position is responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
• Search trademark registrations in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
• Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
• Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications
• Draft responses to office actions
• Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
• Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
• Draft renewal applications
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
• Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
• Assist with copyright filings
• Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements

Requirements

• Proficiency with the USPTO's online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), preferred Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred
• General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required
• Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
• Must be dependable and hardworking team player
• Ability to prioritize work
• Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred