Trademark Paralegal

Grow your career as a Trademark Paralegal with an innovative global bank in Tampa, FL. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working remotely - EST zones.

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. Will be responsible for providing support to the comprehensive in-house IP legal team. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of prior experience focusing on trademark prosecution, docketing and portfolio management.
• Proficiency in trademark laws both in and outside the U.S.
• Comfortable using trademark docketing platforms, knowledge management systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced and high-volume practice, prioritize competing demands, and problem solve creatively.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare, coordinate and file trademark application, maintenance, and related forms at the USPTO.
• Instruct, manage, and work closely with local counsel and vendors on filing trademark application, maintenance, and related forms outside the U.S.
• Handle all other aspects of domestic and international trademark prosecution and portfolio management, including preparing various trademark filings including specimens and supporting documents, updating trademark office records, tracking and managing docket deadlines and routine business partner reporting.
• Communicate directly with local counsel regarding filings, status updates and developments, deadlines, inquiries and action items.
• Create and maintain various charts and reports.
• Coordinate and report watch notices, monitor third party filings and investigate potential enforcement targets.
• Provide support for IP aspects of transactions, including supporting due diligence efforts, preparing agreement schedules and recording chain of title updates.
• Ensure integrity of data in docket and files, and maintain records in an organized manner.
• Assist with special projects and take on additional IP related responsibilities as requested.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.