Trademark Paralegal

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Indianapolis seeks a Trademark Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property Department with filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks for clients. The role involves coordinating with foreign associates, reviewing affidavits, and ensuring accuracy and deadlines.

Requires familiarity with USPTO TEAS and docketing tools. Ideal candidates have a college degree or paralegal certificate, 2+ years trademark experience, and strong attention to detail with excellent

Qualifications

• College degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred.
• Proficiency with USPTO TEAS and docketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding trademark filing and maintenance.
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications with USPTO and foreign offices.
• Draft responses to office actions and oppositions; prepare affidavits of use and renewals.
• Review and organize files, monitor deadlines, and assist with related agreements and copyright filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent thinker

Education

College degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

TEAS

Anaqua docketing system

USPTO filing tools

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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