Staff Attorney

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  • Baker McKenzie Tampa Center
Job Summary
Location
Tampa ,FL 33646
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Responsible for providing support to the Firm's North American Brand Management practice. We have a high volume of trademark and project work in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in trademark law.


Main Responsibilities:

The Attorney's primary responsibility will be to support the Firm's North American Brand Management practice on a range of matters including aspects of the following:

  • Providing high quality support on trademark matters with a particular focus on assisting with trademark clearance, prosecution, trademark maintenance filings and corporate due diligence and related projects on behalf of the Firm's clients
  • Assisting with preparation of trademark applications and responses to Office Actions from trademark offices around the world
  • Assisting with preparation of client reporting emails
  • Assisting with docket and deadline management and other trademark- related tasks as required from time to time
  • Overseeing paralegals and other support staff in connection with the recordal projects and other trademark prosecution tasks


Experience:

  • The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience working in trademarks focusing on assisting with trademark clearance, prosecution, trademark maintenance filings and corporate due diligence and related projects on behalf of the Firm's clients
  • Strong academic background with excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Florida bar admission Required, must be in good standing
  • In-depth experience and knowledge of the TMEP and all rules and filing requirements for U.S. trademark matters including an understanding of recent changes in USPTO procedures
  • A high level understanding of filing requirements in other major jurisdictions
  • Experience reviewing trademark searches on major platforms such as Corsearch and Clarivate as well as preparing trademark search reports
  • Experience in assessing the merits of and routine enforcement actions on
  • U.S. dispute matters, such as cease and desist letters, oppositions and the like
  • Experience with and an understanding of trademark assignment/ change of name recordal projects, including knowledge of the requirements for trademark assignments in major jurisdictions
  • Experience with due diligence projects and reports is a plus


Technical and personal skills:

  • Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills are a must as we have a high volume of work that needs to be efficiently and capably managed
  • Experience with due diligence projects and reports is a plus
  • A positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
  • Confidence to liaise with people at all levels of the firm
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage own caseload
  • Ability to demonstrate strong client service skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High work standards, including excellent attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
  • Flexible and efficient work practices with the ability to adapt style as required
  • Some occasional travel may be required

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