HP Inc. is seeking an experienced Trademark Paralegal to join its Trademark, Copyright and Marketing team. This paralegal will help administer HP’s large global trademark portfolio, including U.S. and international trademark clearance, filing, prosecution and maintenance/renewal work.

• Instruct, docket and manage trademark filings worldwide
• Conduct trademark assignment recordation projects and manage assignment document flow
• Conduct chain of title analysis work
• Conduct trademark database searches and common law searches, and prepare preliminary results for attorney review
• Correspond with foreign trademark agents, docket and maintain files
• Prepare drafts of routine office action responses for attorney review
• Identify evidence of use, and manage evidence and documents for prosecution matters
• Assist with conflict matters, as needed, including managing evidence and documents for oppositions, cancellations and domain disputes
• Prepare Powers of Attorney and manage legalization, etc.
• Create reports and analyze data from docketing and budgeting/invoicing databases
• Review and approve invoices
• Train foreign agents to use HP matter management, docketing and invoicing systems
• Assist in trademark process and systems improvement
• Locations: Houston, TX; San Diego, CA; Boise, Idaho; Corvallis, OR; Vancouver, WA; Ft. Collins, CO; Washington, DC

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of trademark experience, including U.S. and international trademark clearance searches, application preparation, prosecution, maintenance, assignment recordals
• Significant experience with trademark databases – Anaqua preferred
• Significant experience with trademark search platforms – Corsearch preferred
• General computer proficiency with Windows applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Organized, detail-oriented, hard-working
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to independently multi-task and take ownership of work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player
• Ability to train other team members and foreign agents
• Business focused and pragmatic
• Paralegal certificate and/or college degree preferred

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

In accordance with Colorado & Washington statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in those locations, at the time of this posting, is USD $69,000 – $104,000 Annual. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.

In accordance with California statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location, at the time of this posting, is USD $74,000 – $113,000 Annual. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.

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