Trademark & Copyright Paralegal

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Together with the Managing Counsel/VP responsible for trademark matters, the Trademark & Copyright Paralegal will play a meaningful role in building and protecting Scholastic's brands. The Trademark & Copyright Paralegal will also work with the Deputy General Counsel/VP on certain copyright matters, primarily enforcement of Scholastic's copyrights. In addition to the above IP-centric duties, the Trademark & Copyright Paralegal may, as time allows, be required to help with certain tasks/duties related to non-trademark and/or non-copyright claims/litigations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct and analyze trademark searches to help determine availability of trademarks, taglines, product names, and other consumer-facing content;
• Handle the day-to-day prosecution of domestic trademark applications and USPTO responses, with outside counsel help where necessary, including corresponding with other Scholastic employees to obtain evidence of use and other information needed for clearance, prosecution, and enforcement;
• Work with outside counsel on the prosecution of foreign trademark applications;
• Provide guidance to Scholastic employees regarding proper use of trademarks and trademark notices;
• Review advertising, point-of-sale and promotional materials for proper use of Scholastic's trademarks;
• Conduct trademark portfolio reviews;
• Provide support on trademark and copyright infringement and other enforcement actions, including conducting research, collecting evidence, and preparing draft letters and takedown notices;
• Assist in managing trademark opposition and cancellation actions, including review of Watch Notices and gathering of evidence; and
• Actively participate in trademark and copyright-related special projects when necessary.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment

• Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Generally speaking, successful candidates will need to be able to take initiative, think independently, exhibit a sense of urgency and a "what else can I do" attitude, and perform sophisticated tasks of a highly sensitive nature which affect Scholastic's valuable brands and properties. Candidates must also possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• 5-7 years of experience as a trademark paralegal (strong preference for prior in-house experience) with responsibilities on a global trademark portfolio.
• Ability to consistently plan, organize, work independently, think critically, meet deadlines and remain flexible in a multi-task environment.
• Adept at conducting online trademark searches.
• Ability to draft trademark and copyright cease and desist letters and manage the enforcement process.
• General knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark law, policies and processes.
• Work well in a team environment and value collaboration and communication across the team.
• Friendly, approachable style that fits with Scholastic's culture.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Legal

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 100,000.00 - 110,000.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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