Trademark Paralegal

2 months ago


Pittsburgh, United States Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot LLC Full time

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking a Trademark Paralegal.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation and filing of all federal trademark and service mark applications, including statements of use, requests for extension of time, Sections 8&9, Sections 8&15, responses to office actions and responses to motions for opposition
  • Responsible for monitoring and handling foreign trademark formalities and renewals
  • Track docket entries and deadlines
  • Prepare reports for attorneys and clients
  • Confer with clients, foreign associates and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office personnel
  • Arrange for legalization of documents in connection with mergers and change of name documents in foreign countries
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
  • Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
  • Proficient with Office365
  • Proficient in docketing databases: PATTSY WAVE preferred.
  • Proficient in TSDR, Coresearch, Page Vault, Global IP Estimator
  • Proficient in document management systems: iManage preferred.
  • Knowledge of foreign trademark prosecution.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience required
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program preferred
  • Minimum one year trademark prosecution experience
Travel expectation:
  • None
Benefits
  • Generous PTO and holiday schedule
  • Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k plan


Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.

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