Overview
Paralegal – IP Trademark Jobs in Kansas City, USA at Polsinelli
Location:
Phoenix, AZ 85004;
Kansas City, MO 64112;
Chicago, IL 60606.
Description
Polsinelli is seeking an Intellectual Property Trademark Paralegal to support our Trademark, Copyright & Branding Practice Group. The role is available in Phoenix, Kansas City, or Chicago.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage domestic and foreign trademark portfolios for assigned clients
- Conduct and analyze trademark searches, maintenance reminders and prosecution tasks with client and team
- Review, prepare, and file trademark applications and supporting documentation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or WIPO, and manage international filing requests and other documents for various countries
- Prepare and file TTAB proceedings
- Prepare trademark assignments, record ownership transfers with USPTO and WIPO, coordinate ownership transfer recordation with foreign associates
- Prepare and file international applications, irregularity responses, subsequent designations, and WIPO renewals
- Correspond with foreign associates to file national trademark applications, provisional refusal responses, renewals, oppositions/cancellations, and other matters related to foreign prosecution/enforcement
- Prepare and file state trademark applications and renewals
- Prepare and file copyright applications and record ownership transfer and security agreements
- Domain name registration and maintenance
- Review, summarize, and prepare correspondence to clients reporting notices received from foreign associates, USPTO, WIPO, TTAB, and Copyright Office
- Prepare, maintain, and update reports for clients regarding status of applications and trademarks, update client dockets and send reminders to attorneys, international counsel, and clients as needed
- Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills with clients, internal and external counsel, USPTO personnel and vendors, and maintain administrative management skills to coordinate project management and handle substantive tasks for multiple high-tech IP cases and/or portfolios
- Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, and meeting agendas
- Responsible for case and file management, including uploading communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, and maintaining and updating files and client portals and attending status meetings
- Review and report watch notices
- Assist with special projects, including adverse matters, demand letters, customs recordation, and UDRP actions
Skills
- Knowledge of USPTO, WIPO, and international trademark rules and procedures
- Proficient in filing with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and WIPO
- Proficient in understanding IP docket and deadlines and maintaining Secondary Docket
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
Requirements
- 5+ years IP experience, supporting large trademark portfolios
- Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software preferred
- Paralegal Certificate
Salary
Budgeted salary range: $115,000 – $135,000.
Benefits
Paid time off, sick time off, referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, , long‑term and short‑term disability benefits, parking/reimbursement (varies by location), 401(k), and employee assistance.
EEO Statement
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Title: Paralegal – IP Trademark
Company: Polsinelli
Location: Kansas City, USA
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