Trademark Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and safeguard the company's trademark portfolio both in the U.S. and internationally.

• Act as the main liaison between Arclin and external trademark legal counsel.

• Organize trademark-related matters and streamline internal decision processes.

• Provide prompt guidance to external legal representatives.

• Assist with trademark searching, clearance, assignment, renewal, recording, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement activities.

• Review and ensure the accuracy of trademark documentation.

• Manage trademark calendars and critical deadlines.

• Collaborate with marketing departments to gather evidence of use and pertinent information for applications and renewals.

• Coordinate with external counsel for filing and maintaining trademark applications and renewing registrations.

• Aid in responding to office actions.

• Prepare and submit use and renewal documents to the USPTO.

• Analyze trademark watch service reports and perform preliminary investigations of potentially infringing marks.

• Support attorneys in drafting correspondence related to U.S. and international trademark prosecution matters.

• Assist with trademark search and clearance initiatives.

• Contribute to trademark due diligence projects.

• Support trademark clearinghouse and domain-name-related tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or completion of a paralegal program, or equivalent experience and knowledge of Intellectual Property.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant trademark paralegal experience.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Proven analytical skills.

• Capable of proactive problem-solving and demonstrating independent judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Outstanding organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Skilled in managing a substantial volume of intricate tasks.

• Understanding of U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance processes, including office actions, statements of use, declarations of continued use, renewals, and opposition proceedings.

• Familiarity with international trademark prosecution and maintenance, including the Madrid Protocol and working with foreign trademark counsel.

• Proficient in USPTO trademark systems such as Trademark Search, Trademark Center, TSDR, and TTAB.

• Knowledgeable in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Corsearch, Saegis, and CPi docket software.

• Capable of working remotely while completing tasks efficiently and on time.

• Able to maintain regular communication with the legal team while working remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.

• Opportunity to engage with mission-critical materials and technologies.

• Collaborative environment with legal, marketing, and business teams.

• Professional development opportunities within a global organization.