Practice Group / Department:
Office Administration and Legal Support Personnel
Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of domestic and international prosecution, trademark policing, disputes, and enforcement, TTAB proceedings, copyright, social media, (e.g. familiarity with dispute policies, DMCA notice and take down), and domain name dispute procedures. The role will require your presence in the office from time to time pursuant to the firm’s hybrid work policy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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File US and foreign trademark applications and US copyright applications
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Coordinate filings of foreign trademark and copyright applications with foreign law firms
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Coordinate the filing of formality documents including declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, formal drawings, specimens, including with legalization and notarization as required
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Correspond with clients, attorneys, and foreign law firms regarding all aspects of the trademark and copyright prosecution process
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Monitor all approaching deadlines, take appropriate action, and follow-up with relevant parties and team
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Conduct US and international trademark
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Research and maintain working knowledge of US and foreign trademark and copyright prosecution rules and procedures, navigate and utilize related websites and databases
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Assist with maintaining electronic files
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Direct/instruct docketing of relevant deadlines
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Monitor litigation and TTAB deadlines, assist with evidence preparation
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File TTAB related submissions
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Review trademark watch notices and monitor deadlines
Other duties: Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree, required
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Minimum 3 years of experience
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Familiarity with legal resources
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Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
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Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties
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Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, integrity and be a dependable, highly motivated, team player
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
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Attention to detail and responsibility for your workload is critical
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Ability to work overtime when required
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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What We Do
We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; consumer markets; transport; technology; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com/legal-notices
