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Job Description
This position assists the attorney with the administration and preparation of all trademark documentation aspects of client files and legal matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to):
- Assist in prosecution and enforcement of trademarks domestically and internationally.
- Review, prepare, and file responses to Office Actions and Notices of Suspension; prepare and file of Statements of Use, Extension Requests, Declarations of Use, Renewals, and other requests.
- Perform trademark searches. Review watch notices, monitor and investigate third-party trademark use and monitor deadlines. Assist in trademark enforcement efforts.
- Prepare and file foreign trademark applications including via the Madrid Protocol and directly with foreign counsel.
- Correspond with foreign counsel at all stages of prosecution. Review, research, and recite foreign IP laws and requirements to clients.
- Correspondence with clients regarding all of the above.
- Assist in management and maintenance of trademark docket in Foundation IP for multiple clients and multiple attorneys. Prepare portfolio and docket deadline reports; communicate with clients regarding upcoming deadlines and requirements domestically and internationally.
- Assist in ownership transfers and recordations domestically and internationally.
- Record billable time in billing system for tasks completed.
- Advise on urgent matters.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Requires use of office equipment, such as computers, telephones and copiers.
- Requires occasional of lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Requires sitting and performing computer-related activities for extended periods of time.
- $75,000 - $100,000/year
