Avery Island, Louisiana
Trademark Clerk Job Opening in Avery Island, Louisiana - Assist Trademark and Licensing Senior Manager and Trademark Specialist in matters pertaining to the protection of the Company?s intellectual property. Responsible for day-to-day functions in the Trademark area to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
~ Assist Manager and Trademark Specialist in matters pertaining to the protection of the Company?s intellectual property
~ Review and address urgent matters in Manager?s absence and/or Trademark Specialist?s absence
~ Effective communication skills
~ Perform day-to-day functions, i.e., prioritize and process incoming and outgoing mail, assist with incoming calls and respond to inquiries accordingly, compose and type correspondence, photocopy, fax, and disseminate documents, monitor weekly follow-up reports, maintain filing system, conduct internet research, create presentation materials, organize travel and social functions, etc.
~ Accurately modify and maintain Trademark and Licensing Database daily for use in creating and processing various reports in connection with various intellectual property matters to ensure critical deadlines are met, and pending matters are continuously monitored and carried through to completion
~ Conduct in-depth internet research weekly for unauthorized uses of the Company?s intellectual property and prepare summary for use by Manager and Trademark Specialist
~ Conduct in-depth internet research upon request to obtain necessary documentation on proposed trademark use by the Company for evaluation by Manager
~ Assist Trademark Specialist in monitoring existing trademarks, service marks, copyrights, state registrations, domains, etc., owned by the Company to ensure renewal deadlines are met
~ Assist Trademark Specialist in drafting letters of authorization and demand letters using attorney-approved standard templates for Manager?s review and execution
~ Assist Trademark Specialist in monitoring provisions of authorization letters, demand letters, settlement agreements, etc., to ensure are in compliance
~ Assist Trademark Specialist in collecting and organizing materials for use in support of defending marks/litigation
~ Cross-train for ability to ?fill in? roles outside of primary job responsibilities
~ Responsibilities may require extended hours and occasional travel
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
~ High School diploma with Bachelor?s Degree preferred
~ 3 - 5 years prior experience (experience with legal documentation, intellectual property, and/or paralegal duties preferred)
~ Excellent organizational and communication skills
~ Proficient accounting skills, letter writing skills, and computer skills, including MS Access, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and Power Point, and extensive internet navigation skills
~ Courteous and polite behavior
To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description.
Qualified applicants apply in person or e-mail resume to:
McIlhenny Company
Hwy 329
Avery Island, LA 70513
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
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