Trademark Specialist

Hobson Prior are looking for a Trademark Specialist to join a leading global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company who specialise in products and late-stage development compounds targeting several different diseases. You will join them on a contract basis in Allschwil.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs domestic and international trademark searches, including trademark screening and searching online as well as evaluation of search results and opinions, to determine availability and scope of potential rights.
• Prepares and files domestic trademark applications and instructs international agents to initiate new filings and manages prosecution of applications through registration.
• Conducts preliminary analysis, solicits and reviews opinions of outside counsel, and makes recommendations to in-house counsel regarding office actions, oppositions, cancellations and infringement actions.
• Maintains trademark application, registration and conflict portfolio management database, including data entry, docket review and preparation of reports for attorneys and business units.
• Reviews packaging, websites, advertising copy and evidence of use, and liaises with business partners regarding the same.
• Assists in the review and preparation of draft settlement agreements, coexistence agreements, letters of consent, undertakings, licenses, registered user agreements and other domestic and international agreements.
• Provides support and due diligence in connection with transactional matters.
• Participates in department initiatives, committees and projects.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as a part of a team, as well as to work proactively, independently and balance competing priorities is required.
• Demonstrates ability to analyse and resolve legal and procedural issues under the direction of an attorney.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and close attention to detail is required.

Requirements:

• Associate degree, paralegal certification or equivalent education or experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two years domestic and international trademark experience, Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken); knowledge of another language is an advantage.
• Firm knowledge of domestic and international laws, regulations, and procedures relating to trademark prosecution and conflict matters is required.
• Exhibits knowledge of Trademark Law Department docket management and research tools and demonstrates ability to generate reports and manage personal and attorney deadlines utilizing these tools.
• Experience conducting preliminary trademark screens and creating reports on research results for purposes of trademark clearance or trademark prosecution strategy.

Apply now:

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Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.