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Senior Associate Paralegal – Trademark
Lifelancer. Manage worldwide trademark filings, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and communication with business stakeholders .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing trademark filings, including prosecution and enforcement, while maintaining accurate records and deadlines. Proficient in collaborating with legal teams and external partners to protect intellectual property in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Trademark Prosecution ManagementIntellectual Property Paralegal ExperienceFamiliarity With Trademark LawsAdvanced Proficiency With Microsoft Office SuiteExperience With Madrid Protocol Filings
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Hard Skills
Trademark FilingTrademark EnforcementTrademark Clearance SearchesCustoms RecordationsDocument PreparationIntellectual Property Due DiligenceDomain Name Portfolio ManagementElectronic Filing SystemsAttention To DetailTime Management
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsAbility To Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
USPTO Filing PlatformWIPO Filing PlatformTrademark Management SystemElectronic Document Management SystemsTrademark DatabasesAdobe Acrobat ProfessionalDocuSign
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceBiotechnology Industry ExperienceLife Sciences Industry ExperienceMadrid ProtocolBrand Protection
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage worldwide trademark filings, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and communication with business stakeholders
- Prepare and file trademark applications, Madrid Protocol applications, and other trademark prosecution documents
- Communicate with foreign associates regarding trademark prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, opposition, and cancellation proceedings
- Review and analyze trademark watch notices and recommend potential enforcement actions
- Coordinate responses to office actions, oppositions, cancellation proceedings, and other trademark disputes
- Prepare and review affidavits, declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, and related trademark documentation
- Assist attorneys with intellectual property due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactional matters
- Support domain name portfolio management and enforcement, including registrations, renewals, transfers, monitoring, UDRP proceedings, and online trademark enforcement
- Collaborate with outside vendors on global customs recordation and brand protection initiatives
- Maintain and renew U.S. Customs trademark recordations
- Maintain accurate trademark records and docket deadlines in Amgen’s trademark management system
- Serve as a key liaison among attorneys, business clients, foreign counsel, and external service providers
- Support Amgen’s in-house Trademark, Copyright and Brand Protection Team in protecting and strengthening its global biotechnology brand
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of paralegal/legal assistant program or equivalent experience
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with domestic and international trademark and copyright laws, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of electronic filing systems, including USPTO and WIPO filing platforms
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Professional, and DocuSign
- Strong knowledge of electronic document management systems and trademark databases
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines and respond promptly to urgent matters
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Minimum of four (4) years of intellectual property paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or equivalent legal environment
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience preferred
- Experience preparing and managing Madrid Protocol filings
- Experience with customs recordations and related brand protection activities
- Experience supporting copyright and AI matters
- Experience managing and enforcing domain name portfolios
- Experience undertaking trademark clearance searches using a trademark clearance database and advising business teams on the results
- Experience with the pharmaceutical naming process and management
- Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
Benefits
Comp & perks- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
- Group medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
- Work/life balance support