Trademark Paralegal

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Trademark Paralegal for its client's Boston office.We have an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal in our client's Intellectual Property Department to assist our attorneys in acquiring, protecting, and maintaining trademark rights in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service orientation, possess exceptional attention to detail, superior problem-solving skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of personnel, clients, and foreign associates.ResponsibilitiesConduct independent research related to U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and proceduresConduct screening, design and ownership searches, including analyzing resultsPrepare and file routine and non-standard/complex U.S. and international trademark applications, including mid-prosecution, TTAB and maintenance filingsProvide database management support including work related to trademark portfolio managementRegular communication with domestic and international clients and attorneys as well as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign counterpartsPrepare and file copyright applicationsAssist with maintenance of domain names and enforcement mattersAssist with assignments and other chain of title work, both domestic and foreignConsistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)QualificationsMust have a high school diploma or equivalent, college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferredMinimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience related to trademark prosecution required Knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations and experience with the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) is preferred Strong working knowledge of WIPO rules and regulations and experience with filing applications for international registration under Madrid preferred