Senior Trademark Paralegal

About the role

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Why Authentic You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

Responsibilities

• What You'll Be Working On
• Creates, maintains, and updates U.S. and international trademark and patent prosecution and opposition files and case materials in both physical and in electronic records management systems, including WebTMS
• Corresponds regularly with foreign counsel on new trademark applications and routine prosecution matters
• Takes the lead on special projects and team-wide paralegal matters as necessary
• Creates, maintains, and updates docket reports
• Reviews the docket on a daily basis to track all deadlines associated with trademark prosecution, oppositions, customs recordals, and enforcement matters
• Prepares powers of attorney and related documents for trademark assignments
• Gathers and organizes evidence of use to support pending applications pending oppositions
• Prepares status reports for attorneys and internal teams as needed
• Assists in quality assurance review of trademark records and correspondence
• Assists in checking and updating the status of trademark cases with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign trademark offices when appropriate
• Provides guidance and informal mentorship to junior paralegals, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflows and contributes to process optimization across the IP team
• Serves as a point of contact for complex trademark matters and escalations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of relevant trademark paralegal experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve
• Relevant work experience in IP required
• Experience supporting IP attorneys required
• Demonstrated ability to ramp up efficiently and demonstrate early ownership of key responsibilities
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Primary Location Salary Range:
• $80,000 - $90,000
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• Please note:
• All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through

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