Intellectual Property Paralegal

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Maker of the world-famous Formica® brand of laminate products and a leading worldwide designer/manufacturer of decorative surfacing materials, Formica Corporation puts its artistic signature on a remarkable variety of commercial and residential interior surfaces. As incredible as the diverse applications of our products is the opportunity for impressive and rewarding success we offer when you join us at our North American headquarters as an Intellectual Property Paralegal.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Entirely responsible for all facets of domestic and international trademark filings, prosecution, renewals and maintenance, including related correspondence, monitoring and maintaining docket deadlines, and updating trademark docket.
• Conduct and review trademark searches prior to use/filing; prepare analysis of usage/registration risk.
• This role often involves direct interaction with business groups such as marketing, product development, and corporate legal teams, ensuring trademark strategies align with business goals.
• Prepare, authenticate and/or legalize supporting trademark documentation on a global basis.
• Prepare and file documents electronically with the U.S. Trademark Office
• Extensive interaction with foreign associates, providing instructions regarding filing, prosecution, renewal and various other trademark issues.
• Review and manage numerous invoices from foreign associates through electronic billing system (Legal Tracker)
• Prepare License/Trademark Usage Agreements as needed.
• Monitor incorrect and infringing trademark use and take action and/or follow up as needed.
• Assist marketing department with review of marketing materials and press releases for adherence to branding standards.
• Monitor potential infringing domain names; Evaluate and renew domain names on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare Terms & Conditions/Rules for marketing promotions and contests.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical trademark files
• General knowledge of patent prosecution processes and maintenance preferred.
• Review various vendor and invoices to verify and confirm all charges.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess a strong knowledge of trademark prosecution processes, both domestic and international, and have at least 10 years of experience as an intellectual property paralegal (focusing primarily on trademark law) in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Must have the ability to work independently and multitask, as well as be detail oriented with excellent communication (verbal and written) and proofreading skills. The role requires advanced computer skills with MS Office products, Corsearch, and familiarity with trademark docketing procedures and software (such as CPI or Anaqua), and electronic billing systems (such as LawTrac or LegalTracker), Anaqua and LegalTracker experience being preferred.
• Candidates must have an associate's degree.
• Undergraduate degree and certification of paralegal training from a program certified by the American Bar Association is preferred.

Here's How We Take Care of You (And Your Loved Ones):

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Matching provision
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Voluntary Optional Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Purchase Discount

Why Join Us

At Formica Corporation, technology plays an essential role in enabling operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth. We are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking IT leader who can strengthen the foundation of our technology environment while helping the business modernize, scale, and make smarter decisions. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change, build strong partnerships across the organization, and develop a high-impact technology function.

If you are qualified, we encourage you to apply.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

Only qualified individuals (those who meet the fundamental qualifications) will be considered as applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 business days from the date of the initial posting.

Formica will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department.

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