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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP · 3 hours ago

Trademark Paralegal - IPR/IPT

Wheeling, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is a client-focused firm with a strong market profile. They are seeking a Trademark Paralegal to provide support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department, including responsibilities related to trademark searches, filings, and enforcement.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients

Search trademarks in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices

Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance

Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information

Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications and related prosecution phases

Draft reports and responses to office actions

Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks

Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO

Draft renewal applications

Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization

Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines

Assist with copyright filings

Assist with preparing trademark-related agreements

Qualification

USPTO tools proficiencyIntellectual property knowledgeAnaqua docketing experienceDomesticForeign filingPrioritization skillsIndependent thinkerAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerWork ethic

Required

General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required

High attention to detail and accuracy of work

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization

Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills

Independent, action-oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team

Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism

Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)

Must be dependable and hardworking team player

Ability to prioritize work

Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience

Preferred

Proficiency with the USPTO's online tools, including Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and online tools of the Assignment Branch and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)

Domestic and foreign filing experience

Experience with Anaqua docketing system

Two or more years of trademark experience

Company

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has a nationwide team of more than 750 attorneys who are trusted advisers to some of the world's leading businesses—including many in the Fortune 500—as well as institutions, associations, governments, professional firms and individuals.

Founded in 1908

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees