Trademark Paralegal

Trademark Paralegal Position SummaryThe Trademark Paralegal reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Trademarks (GTM), provides support to our global Brand Protection program in the Legal department. experienced in managing global trademark deadlines and records to ensure compliance and timely prosecution of our iconic brand worldwide. This role will also play a key part in helping to implement and stand up a new docketing system for the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Accurately docket and maintain records for U. S. and foreign trademark applications, registrations, proof of use, renewals, office actions, and maintenance filings in the company’s IP management/docketing system.· Review and process incoming correspondence from the USPTO, foreign trademark offices, external counsel, and internal stakeholders; identify and calendar critical deadlines with precision.· Monitor and track all prosecution deadlines, generate regular docket reports, and provide timely reminders to the trademarks team to prevent missed filings.· Assist GTM in the compilation of evidentiary and other necessary documentation for Trademark applications, defense of office actions, oppositions and appeals.· Update Foreign Counsel Contact list throughout the year. Assist GTM with the coordination of trademark directives to our global counsel. Upload, organize, and maintain electronic files and documents in the IP database, ensuring data integrity and easy retrieval. responsibilities as needed. Qualifications & Sills · 5-10 years of hands-on experience as a Trademark Docketing Clerk, Specialist, or similar role, preferably in an in-house corporate environment or IP-focused law firm.· Strong knowledge of U. S.l About U. S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU. S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U. S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U. S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U. S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U. S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U. S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time. U. S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U. S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn. USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U. S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.