Conexess Group
Trademark Paralegal – Ann Arbor Office
Our Client is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group. In this position you will work closely with members of the Intellectual Property Team to provide high-quality service to our clients. The selected candidate for this role will perform advanced-level paralegal responsibilities requiring critical thinking, project management, strategic thinking, and a high attention to detail.
Primary Responsibilities
Searches of US and foreign IP offices (patent, trademark, copyright) to determine owner of record and lien holders, and to record documents; updating trademark database and docketing of deadlines; performing trademark searches.
Positive contact with clients and confidentiality of client matters.
Online searches relating to trademark, copyright, and advertising matters; domain name disputes; and unfair competition.
Qualifications
Four-year degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Pre-Law, English or General Studies.
Working knowledge of intellectual property and corporate law, including security interests in IP.
Experience with filing and searching for information in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (for both patents and trademarks) and the U.S. Copyright Office.
Ability to compose basic, clear, focused correspondence.
Online searching experience (Google and other search engines), trademark databases around the world, WIPO.
Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail.
Microsoft Access database proficiency, including updating and creating new records, generating reports.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word and Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Primary Responsibilities
Searches of US and foreign IP offices (patent, trademark, copyright) to determine owner of record and lien holders, and to record documents; updating trademark database and docketing of deadlines; performing trademark searches.
Positive contact with clients and confidentiality of client matters.
Online searches relating to trademark, copyright, and advertising matters; domain name disputes; and unfair competition.
Qualifications
Four-year degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Pre-Law, English or General Studies.
Working knowledge of intellectual property and corporate law, including security interests in IP.
Experience with filing and searching for information in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (for both patents and trademarks) and the U.S. Copyright Office.
Ability to compose basic, clear, focused correspondence.
Online searching experience (Google and other search engines), trademark databases around the world, WIPO.
Excellent organizational skills with superb attention to detail.
Microsoft Access database proficiency, including updating and creating new records, generating reports.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word and Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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