IP Paralegal

ResponsibilitiesMonitors and maintains U.S. and foreign trademark and patent docketing database, PATTSY WAVE, as well as responsibility for internal docketing, and generating reports and reminders for firm attorneys and firm clientsAssists with recording patent, trademark and copyright assignments and security interests with the USPTO and the U.S. Copyright OfficePrepares, files and prosecutes domestic trademark applications, including drafting applicable documents and routine client reportingPrepares and files Responses to Office Actions, Statements of Use/Extensions of Time, and trademark renewal documentsPrepares and files Information Disclosure Statements for patent applicationsCommunicates with USPTO, attorneys, paralegals, liaisons, and staff about docketing and prosecution mattersCommunicates with clients in respect of ongoing activity in US and international patent and trademark mattersCommunicates with foreign associates with respect to international patent and trademark applications and registrations/renewalsReviews weekly trademark watch notices for potentially conflicting applications against which action may be necessaryReviews USPTO and outside counsel correspondence, dockets new cases and new due datesAssists with handling issues of domain name/website infringements, including transfer of domain namesProvides information and recommendations on various matters under the oversight of lawyer(s)Presents information effectively to lawyers and clients and responds to questionsTracks and records time in Intapp Time systemContributes to the overall team effort by working with all members and levels of personnel in various locations throughout the FirmFollows the ethical requirements as set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct of the statePerforms other duties as assignedEssential Job Specifications/QualificationsDemonstrated knowledge of U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and registration proceduresDemonstrated knowledge of U.S. and international trademark and patent docketing proceduresDemonstrated knowledge of trademark and patent docketing software.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and PDF ProAbility to organize large amounts of data, both hardcopy and electronic, into an easily retrievable systemDemonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentPositive attitude, team player, pro-active and able to handle pressureAbility to pay close attention to detail and to perform a myriad of tasks on a daily basisAbility to follow up as necessary to ensure both internal and external deadlines are metAbility to be flexible, able to adapt to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignmentsAbility to work occasional extended hours with little or no noticeAbility to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduledEducation/Experience/CertificationsMinimum of five (5) years of intellectual property prosecution experienceBA/BS degree and/or Paralegal certificateAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.