IP Prosecution Paralegal

New York City, NY

Full Time

Legal

Experienced

IP Prosecution Paralegal – NYC or Northern NJ

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY or Northern New Jersey)
Salary: $76,000 - $180,000 + Bonus

Job Overview

Our client, an Am 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced IP Prosecution Paralegal to join their team in New York or Northern New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of intellectual property prosecution experience in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and electronically file trademark prosecution and maintenance documents with the USPTO
Manage trademark filings with WIPO and under the Madrid Protocol
Coordinate with foreign counsel on international trademark applications and registrations
Communicate with clients regarding trademark status and deadlines
Conduct preliminary trademark searches using USPTO and online databases
File copyright registrations and support IP due diligence for corporate transactions
Assist with TTAB proceedings and UDRP actions
Handle U.S., PCT, and foreign patent prosecution, including design applications
Maintain IP docketing and monitor deadlines using software (preferably CPI)

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of IP prosecution experience in a law firm
Experience at an Am 100/200 law firm or similar environment
College degree and/or paralegal certificate required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance; familiarity with iManage is a plus

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IP paralegal to advance their career in a prestigious firm, working on high-profile intellectual property matters.

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