Paralegal Trademark

Trademark Brand Paralegal - EMEA - Johnson & Johnson 

We are actively hiring for a talented Paralegal for a 1 year contract. Remote working, starting in Jan 2023.   

The position will support our trademark legal team in EMEA (currently two people in Switzerland). The rest of the group is based in New Brunswick NJ at J&J headquarters

Remote working - we will consider candidates from Switzerland, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland

Position Description:

· Executes domestic and international trademark searches, including trademark screening and searching online as well as evaluation of search results and opinions, to determine availability and scope of potential rights;

· Prepares and files domestic trademark applications and instructs international agents to initiate new filings, and manages prosecution of applications through registration;

· Conducts preliminary analysis, solicits and reviews opinions of outside counsel, and makes recommendations to in-house counsel regarding office actions, oppositions, cancellations and infringement actions;

· Maintains trademark application, registration and conflict portfolio management database, including data entry, docket review and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units;

· Reviews packaging, websites, advertising copy and evidence of use, and liaises with business partners regarding the same;

· Assists in the review and preparation of draft settlement agreements, coexistence agreements letters of consent, undertakings, licenses, registered user agreements and other domestic and international agreements;

· Provides support and due diligence in connection with transactional matters.

Position Requirements:

· A bachelors degree is required

· Three (3) to six (6) years + of domestic and international trademark experience. In-house trademark experience is preferred.

· Fluency in English

· Firm knowledge of domestic and international laws, regulations, and procedures relating to trademark prosecution and conflict matters is required

· Exhibits knowledge of Trademark Law Department docket management and research tools and demonstrates ability to generate reports and manage personal and attorney deadlines utilizing these tools

· Experience conducting preliminary trademark screens and creating reports on research results fo rpurposes of trademark clearance or trademark prosecution strategy

· Demonstrates ability to analyze and resolve legal and procedural issues under the direction of an attorney

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team, as well as to work proactively, independently and balance competing priorities is required

· Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond to change

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and close attention to detail is required.

Position Preferences:

· Fluency in another European language (German, French, Spanish, etc.) is preferred

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application.

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