Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Intellectual Property team. This position would be responsible for assisting with trademark due diligence, filing documents with the USPTO, and monitoring deadlines. The ideal candidate for this role would have at least five years of related experience in a law firm, or law department within a corporation. This position is eligible in any of our Phoenix, Las Vegas or any of our California offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare documents for attorney review and filing with USPTO including Applications, Office Action Responses, Declarations of Use and Incontestability, Applications for Renewal, and Extensions of Time to Oppose
Draft appropriate identifications of goods and services and identify appropriate specimens
Order, conduct and review trademark searches and prepare preliminary summaries
Monitor watch notices
Manage execution and legalization of documents * Review investigative summaries and prepare reports and recommendations
Correspond with foreign associates regarding searches, filing and prosecuting applications, oppositions, registration maintenance and transfers
Communicate with clients regarding trademark maintenance requirements
Assist with trademark due diligence, prepare, and record assignments and undertake other chain of title activities related to corporate transactions
Monitor deadlines and coordinate with docketing team (docketing not required)
Coordinate trademark opposition, cancellation, and other trademark disputes
Process invoices from foreign associates and other vendors

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree/Paralegal Certificate preferred with five years related experience in law firm or law department including all aspects of USPTO trademark work (prosecution, maintenance, and renewals) as well as TTAB proceedings (oppositions and cancellations)
Must be proactive, dedicated, positive and energetic
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Experience handling large portfolios
Strong computer skills
Resourceful and creative self-starter
Balance competing active deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Superior organization skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills
Fluent in SAEGIS, TO TEAS System, Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
Domain name experience a plus
Advertising review experience a plus

The national average salary range for this role is $58,000 - $110,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

This position is subject to export control laws.