Sr. Paralegal, Trademark

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This position requires an experienced, proactive, and independent (sr.) paralegal with experience in U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and enforcement matters to provide support to trademark partners, associates and other experience trademark personnel. Must be able to identify and prioritize tasks based on a multitude of factors, including deadlines and expectations.  Must be collaborative and flexible, with a determination to engage with clients and other team-members.  Must have strong writing skills.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the preparation and filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of U.S. trademark applications and all actions relating to the same, including pre and post registration maintenance actions.

• Assess acceptable specimens of use for submission to the USPTO

• Manage trademark docket and provide support and reminders to attorneys; manage and participate in regular docket meetings with attorneys.

• Assist with global trademark clearance efforts, including running preliminary trademark searches and coordinating any foreign clearances.

• Communicate with clients regarding prosecution, enforcement and clearance.

• Liaise with foreign agents regarding foreign filing requirements for trademark prosecution and maintenance, as well as any invalidation, cancellation or enforcement actions.

• Assist in filing of UDRP and TTAB-related documents as needed.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant and successful experience as a Trademark Paralegal.

  Computer skills: Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage or other document management system, knowledge of trademark docketing systems such as CPi.

  Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Trademark Paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting.

• Experience with, or willingness to learn, how to conduct trademark clearance searches using online tools.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Must have strong communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and multitask and must be able to manage numerous deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Madrid Protocol and WIPO filing rules and processes.

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status,  disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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