Senior Paralegal -Trademark

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Senior Paralegal - Trademark is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal (LPP) Committee team and will be responsible for managing and leading all supportive aspects for cases or transactions for the Trademark Prosecution team, while conducting pre-screening trademark searches, analyzing full trademark searches, and drafting opinion letters regarding the risks and availability of mark(s) for use and registration. This role will be located in either our New York, San Diego, or Orange County office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Handling all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance, including maintenance of files, preparation and filing of applications, preparation and filing of Office Action responses, ITU-related documents (e.g., Statements of Use, Extension requests), and Post Registration documents (e.g., Sections 8 & 15 Affidavits, renewals)
• Overseeing the filing and maintenance of international trademark applications and registrations, including maintenance of files, reviewing correspondence from foreign counsel and drafting responses to the same, obtaining and providing foreign counsel with information/documentation necessary to prosecute/maintain trademark applications, and registrations
• Preparing Assignments of trademark registrations and applications and filing them with the PTO Assignment Branch
• Investigating possible infringement and drafting cease and desist letters
• Preparing and filing Copyright applications with the U.S. Copyright Office
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 
  

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit knowledge of and familiarity with, trademark laws and procedures worldwide
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of internal software applications, such as word processing, internet searching skills, spreadsheets, and databases
• Possess knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

And have:

• A bachelor's degree (and signed declaration if located in a California office) or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of trademark paralegal experience, preferably
• Experience with all aspects of USPTO trademark work (prosecution, maintenance, and renewals) as well as TTAB proceedings (oppositions and cancellations)

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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