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Merck · 6 days ago

Trademark Paralegal II - Hybrid (Rahway, NJ)

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$87K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join their Trademark and Copyright team in the Office of General Counsel. This role involves managing the company's trademark portfolio and providing essential support to attorneys and stakeholders in various trademark-related functions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage global trademark dockets and deadlines

Conduct, review and analyze worldwide trademark clearance screens

Prepare and file trademark applications; support prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio management

Coordinate with foreign counsel on international filings and prosecution

Review trademark watch notices

Support broader IP matters, including corporate transactions, copyright, customs/recordations, domain strategy, and enforcement/oppositions

Prepare status reports and schedules as needed

Communicate with attorneys and stakeholders regarding IP matters

Review invoices in electronic billing system, ensuring compliance with billing guidelines

Assist with quality assurance reviews of trademark records and filings

Identify workflow improvements and contribute to process optimization, templates, and best practices across the team

Coordinate with attorneys on special requests or complex projects

Attend to other duties as assigned, with support of attorney as appropriate

Qualification

Trademark expertiseDocketing systemsMS Office proficiencyOrganizationPrioritizationProblem solvingAccountabilityCommunicationConfidentialityAdaptabilityDetail oriented

Required

High School degree required

Minimum of 3 years of trademark paralegal experience

Substantive trademark expertise: solid knowledge of U.S. and international trademark law, and prosecution, clearance, enforcement, and portfolio management processes

Independent, reliable execution: works autonomously, follows through on commitments, and takes ownership of outcomes

Organization and prioritization: excels at structuring workload, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Problem solving: identifies root causes, anticipates obstacles, and proposes practical, risk-aware solutions; explores alternatives and escalates thoughtfully when needed

Technical proficiency: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); trademark search/watch platforms (e.g., Corsearch, CompuMark); docketing systems (e.g., TIPMS, ANAQUA, WebTMS); USPTO website

Detail orientated: maintains accurate records, proofs filings meticulously, and safeguards data integrity and confidentiality

Learning mindset and innovation: stays current with trademark/industry trends; experiments responsibly with new tools and technologies (including AI) to improve efficiency and quality; documents and shares best practices

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Best Practices Research, Brand Asset Management, Cite Checking, Commerical Transactions, Communication, Confidentiality, Contract Administration, Data Management, Electronic Billing, Filing Documents, Invoice Processing, Legal Acumen, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Research, Legal Technology, Litigation Preparation, Microsoft Office, Notary Services, Patent Databases, Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Management, Process Improvements {+ 5 more}