Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal

Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for Cole Schotz in New York, NYSalary Range: $76K - $180K pending what you bring to the tableOnsite in New YorkRelocation is NOT availableSkills and CertificationsCandidates 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. FamiliarityCandidate Details5+ to 7 years experienceSeniority Level - Mid-SeniorManagement Experience Required - NoMinimum Education - Bachelor's DegreeWillingness to Travel - NeverOur 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

Created: 2025-02-22