Powerwell - Bloomfield Hills, MI
posted 3 months ago
Powerwell, a division of Quantam, is currently seeking an experienced IP Trademark Paralegal for our client, a premier business law firm with an international practice, recognized as one of Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work. The Trademark Paralegal will utilize their strong knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark prosecution to coordinate and assist with U.S. and foreign trademark registration efforts. This role is crucial in managing trademark portfolios, conducting trademark clearance, handling U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution, and managing contentious matters. The position involves multi-jurisdictional filing programs and requires constant communication with clients and foreign counsel regarding clearance, filing instructions, office actions, potential conflicts, and other prosecution matters. The paralegal will use appropriate software to conduct preliminary searches, analyze results, assist with comprehensive searches, and handle all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution. Additional duties include preparing assignments of trademark registrations and applications, overseeing execution and legalization of documents, providing litigation support, entering and updating data in the trademark database (PATTSY), and generating reports. This role can be based in any of the following offices: Ann Arbor, MI, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Chicago, IL, or Washington, D.C. The work arrangement is a hybrid model, requiring 4 days in the office for the first 6 months, transitioning to 3 days in the office and 2 days at home as per firm policy.