Trademark Docketing Clerk

Summary: The Trademark Docketing Clerk will work with the Trademark attorneys and paralegals to support the Trademark practice.A primary responsibility will be the administration of databases of domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, third-party disputes, trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings, domain name registrations, and other trademark matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Input all deadlines and other information relating to domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, third-party disputes, trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidity proceedings, domain name registrations, and other trademark matters into trademark database.
• Correct any existing errors in trademark database and help improve organization of information in trademark database.
• Review docket on a regular basis to ensure that deadlines are met and that attorneys/paralegals are notified of upcoming deadlines.
• Generate trademark deadlines and status reports as needed.
• Prepare standard form letters and emails to clients conveying developments in the status of domestic and foreign trademark registrations and applications, including the issuance of trademark registration certificates.
• As with all positions, perform other duties as requested by Firm management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of trademark paralegal or clerk experience in an AMLAW 100 or 200 firm or corporate legal department.
• Familiarity with WebTMS (or similar web-based software) Trademark Management software.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution filings requirements and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• BS/BA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.

If interested, please contact Valentina at 732-252-0031 or vlazoja@friedmanwilliams.com