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YETI · 7 hours ago

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

YETI is a company that values outdoor experiences and aims to provide high-quality gear for adventurers. The Intellectual Property Paralegal will support the management and development of YETI’s trademark portfolio, assisting with trademark prosecution matters and collaborating with various departments.

ManufacturingOutdoorsSporting Goods

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assist in managing trademark portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel under guidance

Coordinate with outside counsel for new filings, prosecution, and other trademark matters

Assist in managing annuities and renewals for IP matters

Formal document management: obtaining signatures for patent and trademark documents (i.e. declarations, assignments, Apostille certification, powers of attorney)

Collect Statements of Use and first use dates for trademark prosecution

Perform and analyze trademark clearance searches

Review and analyze trademark watch notices

Communicate with internal business teams regarding IP prosecution needs and deadlines

Conduct online investigations of possible infringements

Conduct copyright searching and application filing

Maintain trademark use guidelines for multiple jurisdictions

Review advertising and marketing materials for proper trademark usage and accuracy of marketing claims and sufficiency of corresponding substantiation

Qualification

Trademark portfolio managementTrademark prosecutionIP portfolio management softwarePatent knowledgeCopyright knowledgeTrademark clearance searchesCustomer service orientationPrioritize tasksCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 5+ years of related experience as a trademark paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department

Strong understanding of domestic and international trademark processes

Working knowledge of patents, copyrights, trade dress and domain names

Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation

Highly motivated and excited to learn all facets of intellectual property

Advanced proficiency in the use of IP portfolio management and docketing software, and MS Office for the creation and editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

Proficiency in conducting trademark clearance searches and managing trademark watch notices, preferably using CORSEARCH

Ability to build relationships with all levels of clients

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Ability to issue spot and escalate accordingly

Ability to work under general direction and seeks guidance on new or unusual situations

Highly organized and detail oriented with a strong ability to prioritize competing tasks

Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements

A sense of humor and commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality