New Balance

New Balance

Trademark Docketing Paralegal

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$39k-$51kDetected 6 days ago
ExcelIntellectual PropertyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.
  • We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
  • This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of trademark records and deadlines across domestic and international trademark portfolios and works closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and foreign counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Open and maintain trademark files and records.
  • Maintain electronic and physical trademark files.
  • Assist with document organization and record retention in accordance with firm or company policies.
  • Work with outside vendors to obtain legalization and apostilles for official documents.
  • Support attorneys, paralegals, and legal operations personnel with special projects (such as evidence collection) and administrative tasks, on an as needed basis.
  • This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Requirements

  • 1-5 years of experience in intellectual property docketing, trademark administration, trademark paralegal work, or legal support.
  • Knowledge of U.S. trademark prosecution procedures and trademark office deadlines.
  • Experience with IP docketing software such as FoundationIP, CPI, Anaqua, IP Manager, WebTMS, or equivalent systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • Experience with domestic and international trademark portfolios preferred.
  • Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or intellectual property services environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with international trademark filing and maintenance processes, including Madrid Protocol procedures, preferred.

Skills

  • Review and process incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, foreign trademark offices, foreign associates, and internal clients.
  • Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly docket reports, as requested.
  • Monitor upcoming due dates and follow up with responsible attorneys and legal staff to ensure timely action.
  • Office action response deadlines
  • Opposition, cancellation and litigation deadlines
  • Notice of allowance deadlines
  • Statement of Use deadlines
  • Registration maintenance and renewal deadlines
  • International registration deadlines
  • Counsel reminders
  • Conduct regular audits of docket records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Verify data integrity between docketing systems, trademark office databases, and internal records.

Compensation

  • $39.45 - $50.90 - $62.30 Hourly (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Benefits

  • Regular Associate Benefits
  • New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
  • You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
  • Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
  • Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
  • Flexible Work Schedule

Company info

  • Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
  • The Trademark Docketing Paralegal is responsible for maintaining and managing the trademark docket, monitoring critical deadlines, and supporting trademark prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio management activities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of trademark records and deadlines across domestic and international trademark portfolios and works closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and foreign counsel.
  • The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and experienced in trademark docketing systems, intellectual property databases, and trademark office procedures.
  • Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.
  • The Trademark Docketing Paralegal is responsible for maintaining and managing the trademark docket, monitoring critical deadlines, and supporting trademark prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio management activities.
  • Docket Management:
  • Maintain and update trademark docketing databases and records for domestic and international trademark matters, including trademark applications, oppositions, cancellations, enforcement matters, and litigations.
  • Accurately docket and track critical deadlines, including:
  • Trademark Prosecution Support:
  • Update trademark portfolio information, ownership details, and status changes.
  • Assist with trademark filing, prosecution, maintenance, and renewal activities as directed.
  • Coordinate with foreign associates regarding international trademark filings and deadline management.
  • Review trademark office notices and correspondence for docketing implications.
  • Data Management and Quality Control:

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
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