Copyright/Trademark Paralegal

Dickinson Wright Pllc - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Copyright/Trademark Paralegal at Dickinson Wright PLLC provides essential legal support to attorneys and clients in managing copyright and trademark filing and maintenance needs. This role involves preparing and filing trademark applications, managing client trademark dockets, and coordinating U.S. and foreign trademark filings, among other responsibilities. The position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file trademark applications
• Review and manage client trademark dockets
• Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and International trademarks
• Responsible for various aspects of the trademark process, including application, prosecution, maintenance, Trademark and Trial Appeal Board proceedings and related docketing
• Coordinate and oversee U.S. and foreign trademark filings
• Perform various tasks including copyright registrations, searches and communication with the Copyright office
• Communicate with attorneys, clients and foreign agents regarding pending trademark applications and registered trademarks
• Prepare Office Action responses and related correspondence
• Review and maintain renewal and maintenance dockets for clients.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate are highly recommended
• At least 3 years of on-the-job experience is required
• Experience using the USPTO website database
• Proficient with MS Office
• Excellent writing/written communication skills
• Possess knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing plans
• Paid vacation
• Parental leave
• Health flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Identity theft protection
• Dependent day care reimbursement account
• Commuter benefits
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability protection
• Employee assistance program
• Emergency travel assistance