Trademark Paralegal - Virtual Company
Detroit, MI 48226
About the Job
RESPONSIBILITES
- Electronically prepare and file U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance documents with the USPTO, encompassing applications, office action responses, extensions of time, and more
- Perform trademark screening searches using third-party platforms and common law searches
- Communicate with clients regarding standard phases of trademark prosecution and maintenance
- Complete the preparation and filing of trademark documents with WIPO, including International Registration applications and responses to Notices of Irregularity
- Coordinate with foreign counsel on trademark matters outside the U.S., including notarization and legalization of documents
- Handle various tasks, such as preparing ownership documents, conducting trademark portfolio due diligence, and aiding in trademark enforcement and customs registrations
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Skilled in trademark prosecution, maintenance, and renewal, with a preference for experience in both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in the legal industry or a Legal Assistant Certificate from an ABA-approved institution; significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and adept at quickly learning new applications used within the department.
- Experienced in utilizing the Internet for research, including trademark clearance databases and investigations, with familiarity in PATTSY or similar docketing software, Saegis, Lexis/Nexis, and Westlaw.
- Proficiency in trademark search and clearance, encompassing both preliminary and comprehensive methods.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.