Trademark Paralegal

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of all federal trademark and service mark applications, including statements of use, requests for extension of time, Sections 8&9, Sections 8&15, responses to office actions and responses to motions for opposition
• Responsible for monitoring and handling foreign trademark formalities and renewals
• Track docket entries and deadlines
• Prepare reports for attorneys and clients
• Confer with clients, foreign associates and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office personnel
• Arrange for legalization of documents in connection with mergers and change of name documents in foreign countries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
• Proficient with Office365
• Proficient in docketing databases: PATTSY WAVE preferred.
• Proficient in TSDR, Coresearch, Page Vault, Global IP Estimator
• Proficient in document management systems: iManage preferred.
• Knowledge of foreign trademark prosecution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program preferred
• Minimum one year trademark prosecution experience

Travel expectation: 

• None

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position.  Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.  An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.