Authentic needs to manage its extensive trademark portfolio, requiring support for attorneys and internal teams in all phases of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, enforcement, and opposition matters. The company also seeks to improve team-wide initiatives and process optimization within the IP team.
Requirements
- At least 3+ years of relevant trademark paralegal experience preferred
- Relevant work experience in IP required
- Experience supporting IP attorneys required
- Experience mentoring or training junior team members is a plus
Responsibilities
- Creates, maintains, and updates U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files and case materials in both physical and in electronic records management systems, including WebTMS
- Corresponds regularly with foreign counsel on new trademark applications and routine prosecution matters
- Creates, maintains, and updates docket reports
- Reviews the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with trademark prosecution, oppositions, customs recordals, and enforcement matters
- Prepares powers of attorney and related documents for trademark assignments
- Gathers and organizes evidence of use to support pending applications pending oppositions
- Assists in checking and updating the status of trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark offices when appropriate
Other
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve
- Demonstrated ability to ramp up efficiently and demonstrate early ownership of key responsibilities
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
- Provides guidance and informal mentorship to junior paralegals, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development
