Trademark Paralegal: Global IP Filings & Strategy

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The role involves correspondence with foreign associates, preparing and monitoring trademark applications, and drafting responses to office actions to protect client marks.

Candidates should have 2+ years of trademark experience, a paralegal certificate or college degree, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred
• Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
• 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
• Proficiency with USPTO TEAS and TTAB tools preferred
• Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal certificate

College degree

Tools

TEAS

TTAB

Anaqua

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to support attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department. The role involves correspondence with foreign associates, preparing and monitoring trademark applications, and drafting responses to office actions to protect client marks.

Candidates should have 2+ years of trademark experience, a paralegal certificate or college degree, and strong attention to detail.