Ropes & Gray LLP · 1 day ago
Trademark Paralegal
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expRopes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm recognized for its leading practices across various sectors. The Trademark Paralegal will support clients with trademark, copyright, and domain name prosecution matters, ensuring compliance with deadlines and assisting attorneys in document preparation and filing processes.
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Responsibilities
Assists attorneys in preparing trademark documents for submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office in connection with applications from initial filing up to and including post registration processing. Assists in preparation of filings in connection with opposition and cancellation proceedings
Provides instructions to foreign associates on new applications and on subsequent matters, including, but not limited to, responses to official actions, post registration maintenance, recordation of title changes and license agreements and filings in connection with opposition and cancellation proceedings. Prepares, orders and legalizes documents as needed
Assists attorneys on copyright and domain name matters, including, but not limited to, filing of new applications, renewals, and recording changes in title. Assists in the preparation and filing of documents in connection with domain name dispute proceedings
Assists on IP due diligence projects from conducting various trademark, patent, copyright and domain name searches to reviewing chain of title to preparing report-ready charts summarizing search results
Performs or instructs trademark searches and assists in reviewing results
Reviews incoming mail, reviews watch notices, processes invoices, quality assures docket and prepares reporting correspondence as required
Monitors filing deadlines for all assigned matters, interprets the action to be taken and prioritizes work accordingly to ensure that all filing deadlines are met in a timely manner. Provides on-going quality assurance of docket for assigned matters
Assists with maintenance and on-going audit of digital files on assigned matters
Assists other department staff with related trademark matters, including, but not limited to, client intake, transfer of matters, data audits, preparation of status and docket reports. Provides team coverage, as required
Ensures that all tasks carried out are compliant with the firm's policies, processes and procedures
Keeps current with S. and foreign trademark practice rules and regulations
Performs 1600 hours of billable work annually
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of three years trademark prosecution experience or minimum of five years trademark prosecution experience
Experience in IP technologies essential
Excellent communication skills
Able to work collaboratively
Able to think creatively
Able to take initiative
Benefits
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
Collegial and supportive culture
Discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray, a preeminent, global law firm, has been ranked in the top-three on The American Lawyer's prestigious "A-List" for eight consecutive years and listed on Law.com’s UK “A-List” for three years in a row.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Partner
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