Trademark Paralegal

Fredrikson & Byron
Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Role Overview

Join our growing trademark team and have the opportunity to do interesting and challenging work. We are seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal with a minimum of three to five years of experience.

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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