Trademark & Intellectual Property Paralegal

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trademark & Intellectual Property Paralegal with at least 4 years of experience to join their busy Intellectual Property Group.
Role: Trademark & Intellectual Property Paralegal

Pay: $70,000 to $117,500/year DOE

Location: Portland, Oregon

Direct Hire

3 days in office 2 remote -Hybrid available after the first 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all aspects of trademark and copyright prosecution and maintenance including preparing and filing U.S., state, and International trademark applications, renewals, and other related filings.
• Prepare and file documents with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for oppositions and cancellations.
• Docket maintenance and renewal deadlines for U.S. and foreign trademarks; copyright registrations and dispute proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents, assignments, reports, and correspondence.
• Third-party investigation and monitoring, including monitoring third-party domain names and trademarks concerning potential infringement; Internet research including researching and reviewing third-party websites.
• Coordinate the authentication and legalization of documents used in foreign trademark filings or for court/administrative proceedings.
• Correspond with clients and foreign counsel regarding deadlines and filing requirements.
• Proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience as a trademark and Intellectual Property Paralegal or experience in a similar position.
• Extensive experience in conducting trademark clearance searches for U.S. and foreign filings.
• Experience filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, World Intellectual Property Office, U.S. Copyright Office, and foreign agents.
• Experience with IP Management Systems, managing large dockets and databases.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client matters and other company business information.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including the ability to provide clarity on complex topics and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of business law terms.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, solve problems, and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat (or similar), DocuSign, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent typing, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.

Billable Goal: 121 hours/ week (1450-1460)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous Paid Time Off policy and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, EAP, and more.
• Retirement contribution.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking: 100 towards transportation benefit (pays for 100% of transportation public if they opt for that)
• Bonus: Primarily based on billable hours

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $117,500.00 per year
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