Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Trademark and Copyright department. This is a full-time remote position reporting to our Hartford, CT office that will provide support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Electronic filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO and with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Trademark clearance, application filing, application prosecution, registration, and post-registration maintenance for U.S. and international jurisdictions
- Prepare and record documents affecting the chain of title for U.S. and international trademarks
- Draft assignments
- Review, report, and respond to USPTO Office Actions, both substantive and non-substantive
- Conduct trademark searches, analyze results, and prepare clearance reports
- Review and assessment of trademark and domain name watch notices
- Liaise with foreign counsel regarding the prosecutions of applications
- Assist with international opposition and cancellation proceedings
- Finalize and submit UDRP Complaints
- Prepare and manage client dockets
- Participation in complex projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate
- At least four years of trademark experience strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing with the firm’s attorneys and clients
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet all deadlines and client-deliverables expectations
- Strong MS Word and MS Excel skills including the ability to extract, manipulate, summarize and report on large quantities of data
Cantor Colburn LLP employees appreciate the flexibility that we offer them. Full-time employees receive market competitive salaries, life insurance, and short-term disability, as well as subsidized health and dental insurance plans. Additional benefits include voluntary life insurance, retirement savings plan, and parking subsidies.
Cantor Colburn offers the full range of intellectual property legal services to clients working in a wide variety of industries and has particular strength in patent matters. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution, Cantor Colburn offers counseling and representation in portfolio management, opinion rendering, due diligence in IP transactions, agreements and licensing, post grant proceedings, and litigation services.
Cantor Colburn’s clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech startups, and university technology transfer offices.
Cantor Colburn LLP is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment representing all backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives, to strengthen our team and best serve our clients and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.