Trademark Paralegal

This is a Full Time Job

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is seeking a trademark Paralegal with 2 years of experience who will work closely with the lead attorney and senior IP professional(s) in trademark opposition, cancellation, litigation support and prosecution matters.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Opposition, Cancellation & Litigation Support
• Assist in domestic and foreign opposition, cancellation, litigation and enforcement;
• Monitor external usage of trademarks through trademark watch notices, logo and content watch notices and reports, brand monitoring searches and services from third party vendors;
• Assist supervisory legal counsel with drafting, reviewing and obtaining required documents;
• Defend trademark, domain name and social media portfolio through assistance in identification of inappropriate use, preparation of cease and desist letters, take down notices, assertions of infringement, and related correspondence;
• Preliminary drafting and review of fundamental legal documents agreements memoranda, and correspondence, including assignment, license and co-existence agreements, for supervisory legal counsel review and approval;
• Conduct factual research and analysis into third party activity which may infringe company's IP rights;

Prosecution
• Manage key aspects of U.S. and international trademark clearance, prosecution and maintenance matters;
• Perform and review trademark searches, including preliminary trademark screenings;
• Prepare and electronically file U.S. trademark applications, including drafting descriptions of goods and services;
• Assist with investigation of third party use and registration of marks; review watch notices;
• Maintain, update and verify data in trademark docketing system and assist with document management and file maintenance;
• Conduct research on U.S. and international trademark law as requested;
• Prepare/assist in preparation of new trademark applications and other trademark prosecution documents for filing at appropriate trademark offices, including gathering all necessary information regarding same;
• Monitor and maintain applications through issuance and renewal;
• Communicate with foreign counsel during the prosecution of foreign applications;
• Manage related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree; paralegal certificate preferred;
• 2 years of experience handling trademark oppositions, cancellations, litigation support and prosecution;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities;
• Self-motivated, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate effective planning, problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to follow up, follow through, and handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Sense of humor and team-oriented.
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign trademark practice and procedures;
• Experience with Lexis/Nexis, Clarivate, SAEGIS, and CPi preferred;
• Familiarity with domestic and foreign trademark practice and procedures;
• Experience and trustworthiness handling confidential and sensitive material;
• Sense of humor and team-oriented.