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 oppositionResponsible for monitoring and handling foreign trademark formalities and renewalsTrack docket entries and deadlinesPrepare reports for attorneys and clientsConfer with clients, foreign associates and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office personnelArrange for legalization of documents in connection with mergers and change of name documents in foreign countriesPerforms other duties as assigned Required Skills/AbilitiesExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to prioritize tasksAbility to function well in a high-paced environment.Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processesProficient with Office365Proficient in docketing databases: PATTSY WAVE preferred.Proficient in TSDR, Coresearch, Page Vault, Global IP EstimatorProficient in document management systems: iManage preferred.Knowledge of foreign trademark prosecution.

Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience requiredParalegal certificate from an ABA qualified program preferredMinimum one year trademark prosecution experience Travel expectation: None BenefitsGenerous PTO and holiday scheduleMedical/Vision/Dental insuranceHybrid work scheduleCommuter BenefitsPaid parental leave401k 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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