Senior Paralegal (Intellectual Property & Trademarks)

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a high-priority search for a Direct Hire Senior Paralegal specializing in Intellectual Property & Trademarks for our client a national food brand located in Ann Arbor, MI! This is a full-time, hybrid position with incredible benefits and growth opportunity!

Please note that we would love to connect with any candidates who are willing to relocate and provide a comprehensive relocation assistance package!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trademark/Domain Name Portfolio Management and Protection, and name development:

• Protect intellectual property rights through trademark and services mark/Domain Name filings, renewals, oppositions, appeals, cancellations and prosecution of infringers.
• Develop and implement strategy for international trademarks, service marks, trade names and domain name protection.
• Maintain Trademark and Domain Name Databases through a docketing system and prepare frequent reports.

• Conduct trademark and domain name searches and prepare clearance reports to help determine mark availability in existing and new markets.
• Educate team members on proper trademark use, trademark selection and trademark protection.

Registration Requirements:

• Maintain intellectual property rights by preparing and recording registered users and licensing agreements, status reports and declarations of use.
• Report preparation for quarterly compliance obligations under the Asset-Backed Securitization Agreement.

Litigation:

• Assist with outstanding trademark infringement litigation and cancellation actions, including following up with foreign counsel, monitoring litigation, preparing cease and desist letters, litigation summaries and implementing actions.
• Analyze incoming watch notices.
• Conduct risk assessment while working with in-house counsel to determine appropriate action, follow-up with foreign counsel, monitor, and track cases.
• Identify and file oppositions to intellectual property infringement on social media platforms.

Marketing:

• Review new product and marketing campaign IP issues/clearances.
• Review advertisements, promotions, and contracts for attorney final review.

Licensing:

• Develop and implement a licensing function to authorize vendors to utilize intellectual property.
• Lead oversight for license agreements.
• Review samples and validate trademark usage by 3rd parties.

Patent:

• Maintain and track company patents and patent information.

Invoicing

• Review and record invoices; prepare invoice summaries and send them for approval. Review and track IP budget. Provide support to Finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You come with a BS or BA in addition to a Paralegal degree or equivalent experience.
• You come with 5-7 years' experience in intellectual property and trademarks experience in the Paralegal capacity.

• You have the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to use analytical skills and judgment to create practical alternatives and solutions to legal/IP issues

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This exciting opportunity offers the ability to work alongside a highly knowledgeable team in an excellent work environment. In addition to a competitive base salary of $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, this incredible role provides bonus opportunity and relocation assistance as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes general PTO, paid holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits starting first day of employment, no-cost mental health support for employee and dependents, childcare tuition discounts, no-cost fitness and nutrition wellness programs, fertility benefits, adoption assistance, 401K matching contributions, and 15% off the purchase price of stock.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found atwww.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.