Trademark Paralegal: IP Research & Docketing Pro

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

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.