Job description

Immediate need for an experienced Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal position will have experience in one or more of the following areas; Docket, Intellectual Property (IP) Docketing, Legal Support, IP Legal Assistant, IP Paralegal, or use of Foundation IP, or similar, docketing software background.

Responsibilities:

· Manage a full docket of trademark-related deadlines, send timely reminders to clients and attorneys, collect information and instructions, and ensure that deadlines are handled.

· Prepare and file U.S. and Madrid Protocol trademark applications, declarations, renewals, extensions of time, and other USPTO filings.

· Assist with preparation and filing of responses to trademark Office actions.

· Record documents such as assignments, name changes, liens and lien releases with the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office.

· File documents with the TTAB and prepare non-substantive procedural filings.

· Instruct and supervise trademark prosecution matters handled by foreign law firms and coordinate the preparation, execution, notarization, legalization, and apostille of documents filed with foreign patent and trademark offices.

· Prepare and file U.S. Copyright applications.

· Conduct patent, trademark and copyright due diligence searches for mergers and acquisitions

· Additional duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Computer knowledge: Windows, Internet, typing and data entry skills. Knowledge of PATTSY, CPI, Foundation IP (FIP) or other IP docket software preferred.

· Strong familiarity with the patent and trademark process, both U.S. and foreign.

· Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette are mandatory.

· Ability to develop working relationships and cooperate with various firm departments, attorneys, staff, and court employees.

· Ability to work independently.

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· General familiarity with the Rules of the USPTO and/or Foreign PTO.

· Must practice confidentiality at all times.

· Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

· Possesses interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and is a team player.

· Ability to handle tasks under pressure.

· Ability to adjust work schedule to work other hours, as required.

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Spandan Sharma

LEGAL RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE

International Corporate Center,

555 Theodore Fremd Avenue,

Suite A102, Rye, NY 10580

Office: 212.913.0302

www.gpesr.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you need Visa sponsership?
• 2 years’ prior docketing experience
• Prior experience with a docketing electronic docketing system, such as CompuLaw

Work Location: One location

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