Job Description

Job Information

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  Skillset
  IP Paralegal
  Industry
  Legal
  City
  NOIDA
  State/Province
  Uttar Pradesh
  Country
  India
  Zip/Postal Code
  201301

About us
MaxVal started as an IP services company in 2004, with a keen focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement through metrics-based processes. Our focus on these core values led to the tech-enablement of our offerings even before this buzzword became an industry standard. Over the years, MaxVal developed many internal applications to increase our quality and efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As these systems grew and became more sophisticated, we have productized them and offered them to our clients. Today, MaxVal serves over 600 clients across the full IP life cycle with the industry’s leading products and services. Our 300 plus employees represent the most IP and tech-savvy individuals in the industry." At MaxVal, we do the right things and innovate ceaselessly as a winning team to achieve customer success and employee success.



TRADEMARK PARALEGAL
EXPERIENCE:

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  10+ years of experience handling international trademark portfolios, especially renewals and title updates.
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  Solid understanding of trademark law principles, country law, documentary requirements, authentication of supporting documents (notarizations, apostilles, legalizations) and docket management.
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  Customer service experience handling international trademark portfolios.
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  Correspond on a daily basis with foreign attorneys regarding the status of filings and documentary requirements.
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  Ability to handle office actions and data discrepancies regarding trademark owners, classes, reclassifications, and evidence of use.
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  Experienced conducting data verification (owners names and addresses, classes, dates, etc.) and due diligence.
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  Sound understanding of base dates and documentary requirements
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  Experience running budget reports and portfolio reports.
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  Ability to summarize for clients clearly and concisely for clients correspondence received from agents in order to take actions and secure the renewals.
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  Experience detecting inconsistencies or discrepancies in trademark portfolios in order to cleanse database and report prompt action with deadlines.

TASKS

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  Handle day-to-day correspondence and documents with clients and agents to support trademark renewal filings and title updates globally.
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  Proactively contact clients to obtain outstanding documents.
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  Prepare draft correspondence as needed.
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  Monitor on a weekly basis upcoming deadlines and take action proper internally, with clients or with agents.
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  Docket trademark documents and events in electronic docketing system.
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  Coordinate payments with Accounting and Payments teams.
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  Attend periodic conference calls with clients and agents as needed.
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  Upload and download in platforms electronic documents to be sent and received to and from clients and agents, and docket the status and whereabouts of such documents.
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  Scan and save documents in docketing platform for client review and signature.
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  Create and maintain electronic trademark files.
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  Produce supporting documents (powers of attorney, statements of use, assignments and other title update documents to support filings globally.
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  Send timely reminders to clients and agents.
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  Run docket reports, portfolio reports and renewal budgets.
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  Meet renewal and maintenance deadlines and request extensions as needed.
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  Save documents for future renewals and title updates to mitigate costs.
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  Research history of trademark prosecution, renewals and title updates as needed.

Education Requirements:
I will leave this up to you to decide since the recruitment is conducted in India. We are not necessarily are looking for a trademark attorney in India to do this job, but a person who has significant experience in trademarks in an international environment open to handling matters in a multicultural environment.
SKILLS

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  Successful candidates must be able to pursue projects to completion with a minimum of input or direction, take initiative in creating and improving work processes, and work effectively on a variety of simultaneously active matters in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Creative, resourceful, attention to detail, commitment to customer service and excellent communication and writing skills
  
• Excellent proficiency in English language, written & spoken.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
  
• Advanced knowledge of legal research and investigation skills.
  
• Proven ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
  
• Ability to work confidently and efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines
  
• Reliable and dependable team player who is able to adapt quickly to new surroundings
  
• Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize
  
• Candidate should be action and results-oriented; able to multi-task daily responsibilities
  
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion
  
• Ability to prioritize workload, assignments, and client needs.
  
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands, and function as an integral part of a fast-paced team environment.
  
• Demonstrated and effective planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
• Self-motivation and will exercise sound judgment.
  
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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  Ability to understand, summarize and apply country law for trademark renewals and title updates.
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  Outstanding organization to allow proper control of deadlines and secure document production in a timely fashion.
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  Strong knowledge of docketing systems for trademark renewals.
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  Ability to determine the chain of changes for title updates by using supporting documents provided by clients.