Blue Cross Blue Shield Association - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
The Brand Paralegal position at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a full-time role based in Chicago, IL, focusing on compliance with Brand Regulations and license agreements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enforcing the proprietary rights owned by the Association, which includes investigating, negotiating, and resolving disputes related to brand misuse. This position will also support the clearance of potential trademarks and manage the Association's international and domestic trademark portfolios. In this role, the paralegal will assist Brand Counsel in reviewing materials from Plans and the Association to ensure proper Brand usage in accordance with established regulations and sound trademark practices. This includes conducting the annual Brand Use Review of Plan materials, supporting the operation of the Brand Use Portal, and collaborating with Plans to identify and resolve compliance issues. The paralegal will also be involved in addressing misuse of the Brands, which entails investigating potential misuse matters, preparing draft correspondence and settlement agreements, and communicating with Plans and third parties regarding these issues. Additionally, the paralegal will assist in domestic and international trademark prosecution and enforcement work. This includes managing the trademark prosecution docket, handling domestic infringement matters, and conducting trademark scans for proposed new marks developed by Plans and the Association, as well as for third-party marks to support enforcement activities. The role may also involve assisting with various Brand-related projects and responsibilities as assigned, making it a dynamic position within the legal team.