Senior Associate Paralegal – Trademark

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee global trademark filings, encompassing prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and liaising with business stakeholders.

• Draft and submit trademark applications, Madrid Protocol applications, and various trademark prosecution documents.

• Engage with international associates concerning trademark prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, opposition, and cancellation processes.

• Evaluate and interpret trademark watch notices, providing recommendations for potential enforcement actions.

• Coordinate responses to office actions, oppositions, cancellation proceedings, and other trademark-related disputes.

• Create and review affidavits, declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, and other pertinent trademark documents.

• Assist attorneys in intellectual property due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactional matters.

• Aid in managing and enforcing domain name portfolios, including registrations, renewals, transfers, monitoring, UDRP proceedings, and online trademark protection.

• Collaborate with external vendors on global customs recordation and brand protection initiatives.

• Maintain and renew U.S. Customs trademark recordations.

• Ensure accurate trademark records and docket deadlines are kept within Amgen’s trademark management system.

• Act as a primary liaison among attorneys, business clients, foreign counsel, and external service providers.

• Support Amgen’s in-house Trademark, Copyright, and Brand Protection Team in safeguarding and enhancing its global biotechnology brand.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience OR Associate’s degree with 6 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience OR High school diploma / GED with 8 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience.

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously and juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Understanding of domestic and international trademark and copyright laws, practices, and procedures.

• Proficiency in electronic filing systems, including USPTO and WIPO filing platforms.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and DocuSign.

• Strong knowledge of electronic document management systems and trademark databases.

• Excellent time management skills, enabling the meeting of competing deadlines and prompt responses to urgent issues.

• Remarkable attention to detail and dedication to accuracy.

• At least four (4) years of intellectual property paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar legal setting.

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry is preferred.

• Experience in preparing and managing Madrid Protocol filings.

• Familiarity with customs recordations and associated brand protection activities.

• Experience in supporting copyright and AI matters.

• Proven track record in managing and enforcing domain name portfolios.

• Experience conducting trademark clearance searches using a trademark clearance database and advising business teams on findings.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical naming process and its management.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Career development opportunities.

• Support for work/life balance.