Job Description
Job Description
Our DC office has an excellent opportunity for a Trademark Legal Assistant! We offer a hybrid schedule and outstanding benefits!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the preparation and prosecution of U.S. trademark applications, statements of use, renewals, descriptions of goods and services, specimens, transfers and assignments and filings relating to office actions.
- Assist in the prosecution of international trademarks via correspondence with foreign associates and national trademark offices.
- Assist attorneys with TTAB actions, including requests for extension of time to oppose, notices of opposition, and petitions for cancellation; correspond with foreign associates regarding similar actions overseas.
- Prepare reporting letters for clients and foreign associates.
- Coordinate with foreign associates regarding filings, deadlines, and required documentation; track incoming communications, and ensure timely follow-up
- Monitor and communicate with docket for trademark-related matters.
- Draft a variety of reports and documents for which knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and intellectual property is required.
- Open and maintain legal files according to accepted legal practices and Firm policy.
- Provide case management assistance and tracking of matters; compose a variety of correspondence.
- Maintain attorney calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitor evidence-gathering; anticipate changes in preparation requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possess exceptional written, verbal, organizational and project management skills.
- Strong emphasis on attention to detail.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and an uncompromising commitment to professionalism.
- Broad understanding of intellectual property concepts, substantive trademark and copyright law; USPTO rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of the preparation and processing requirements of legal documents, legal terminology, civil procedures and discovery, and sources of law.
- Possess excellent proofreading, grammar and editing skills.
- Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver.
Company DescriptionThe firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!
Company Description
The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!