Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal - Prestige Staffing : Job Details

Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for Cole Schotz in New York, NY

Salary Range: $76K - $180K pending what you bring to the table

Onsite in New York

Relocation is NOT available

Skills and Certifications

Candidates must have solid experience in all aspects of IP prosecution.

A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.

Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity

Candidate Details

5+ to 7 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Never

Our client, a top Am 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for their offices in New Jersey or New York. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a law firm setting, specifically in intellectual property prosecution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Prepare and electronically file a variety of USPTO trademark prosecution and maintenance documents, including applications, responses to office actions, and various other legal forms.

● Manage the preparation and filing of trademark documents with WIPO and under the Madrid Protocol, including international registrations and responses to irregularities.

● Liaise with foreign counsel to manage international trademark applications and registrations, including document legalization.

● Communicate regularly with clients about the status of trademarks and impending deadlines.

● Conduct preliminary trademark searches using online and USPTO resources.

● File copyright registrations and perform due diligence on IP assets for corporate transactions.

● Support litigation activities, including preparation for TTAB proceedings and UDRP actions.

● Handle all aspects of patent prosecution in the US, PCT, and foreign jurisdictions, including filing design applications and managing deadlines.

● Maintain and monitor IP deadlines using docketing software, preferably CPI, and ensure communication of deadlines to attorneys and staff.

Qualifications:

● A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.

● Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a considerable workload effectively.

● Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

● Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity with iManage is advantageous.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Candidates must have solid experience in all aspects of IP prosecution.

A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.

Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity