Trademark Paralegal - IPR​/IPT

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Dinsmore is seeking a Trademark Paralegal. The position is responsible for providing paralegal support to the attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.

The position can be located in the following offices:

• Ann Arbor, MI
• Bloomington, IN
• Boston, MA
• Charleston, WV
• Cincinnati, OH
• Cleveland, OH
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• Houston, TX
• Huntington, WV
• Indianapolis, IN
• Lexington, KY
• Louisville, KY
• Miami, FL
• Morgantown, WV
• Orlando, FL
• Tampa, FL
• Troy, MI
• Wheeling, WV

• Correspond with foreign associates regarding searching, filing, maintaining, and enforcing trademarks of our clients
• Search trademarks in USPTO and various foreign trademark offices
• Conduct research to gather and store information regarding use of trademarks for enforcement and maintenance
• Review and revise affidavits/declarations/oppositions to ensure accuracy and completeness of client information
• Prepare, file, and monitor trademark applications and related prosecution phases
• Draft reports and responses to office actions
• Draft oppositions to applications for conflicting trademarks
• Draft affidavits of use and file with the USPTO
• Draft renewal applications
• Prepare and/or obtain documents for legalization
• Review and organize files, reviewing docket for deadlines
• Assist with copyright filings
• Assist with preparing trademark‑related agreements

• Proficiency with the USPTO’s online tools, including TEAS and TTAB, preferred
• Domestic and foreign filing experience preferred
• General knowledge of intellectual property filing and prosecution rules/regulations is required
• Experience with Anaqua docketing system preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and confidentially with a variety of personalities from all levels of an organization
• Proven organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Independent, action‑oriented thinker who will successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with limited supervision and work with other practice assistants as a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written)
• Must be dependable and hardworking team player
• Ability to prioritize work
• Must have a college degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant work experience
• Two or more years of trademark experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer