Brand Paralegal

$62,976 - $88,320/Yr

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Brand Counsel in reviewing Plan and Association materials for proper Brand usage in accordance with the Brand Regulations and License Agreements.
• Conduct the annual Brand Use Review of Plan materials and support the operation of the Brand Use Portal.
• Work directly with Plans to identify and resolve compliance matters.
• Investigate potential Brand misuse matters and prepare draft correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Communicate with Plans and third parties concerning misuse matters.
• Assist with domain portfolio and related online enforcement matters.
• Provide backup support in the management of the trademark prosecution docket and domestic infringement matters.
• Conduct trademark scans for proposed new marks developed by the Plans and the Association and for third-party marks to support enforcement activities.
• Assist in additional Brand-related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience as a trademark, corporate or litigation paralegal, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience conducting due diligence in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access including data entry and retrieval and online searches and investigations (e.g., Nexus, D&B).
• Knowledge of docketing systems and trademark searching platforms.
• Strong organization, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance