Trademark Paralegal - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron
Des Moines, IA
Job Description
Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal with a minimum of three to five years of experience to join our Advertising, Marketing and Trademark department.

What You Will Do

Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures, rules, and requirements. Utilize PTO trademark-specific technology tools, such as TESS, TEAS, TSDR, TTABVUE, and ESTTA. Strong knowledge of trademark prosecution and enforcement, including US and foreign matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates must be curious, proactive, detail-oriented, reliable, able to prioritize tasks, and able not only to work independently but also to work well with others.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures, rules, and requirements.
  • Ability to effectively utilize PTO trademark-specific technology tools, such as TESS, TEAS, TSDR, TTABVUE, and ESTTA.
  • Strong knowledge of trademark prosecution and enforcement, including US and foreign matters.
  • Strong trademark-clearance searching skills utilizing tools such as Saegis or Corsearch.
  • Knowledge of docketing software such as CPI.
  • Familiarity with copyright, licensing, advertising law, and domain name registration and enforcement are preferred.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications is required.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parenting classes
  • Pre-tax parking and transportation options
  • Retirement plan includes financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution
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