Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property

PlayStation is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to work with some of the most exciting consumer brands! As Senior Paralegal you will work with a variety of business and legal teams to support the trademark and copyright programs across the full scope of PlayStation products and services. The person taking this position will join a dynamic team of intellectual property professionals responsible for trademark and copyright matters globally.

Responsibilities:

• Instructing, docketing, and managing trademark filings worldwide.
• Conducting trademark database searches and common law searches and preparing clearance report for attorney review.
• Corresponding with business teams concerning trademark clearance, trademark applications, trademark registration maintenance, and trademark usage.
• Preparing US trademark prosecution and maintenance filings for attorney review, including applications and renewals.
• Diligence trademark registration renewals and issuing instructions.
• Providing guidance internally regarding proper use of trademarks.
• Preparing and prosecuting copyright applications.
• Supporting enforcement matters.
• Assisting with conflict matters, including managing evidence and documents for trademark oppositions and cancellations and domain disputes.
• Reviewing product documentation for trademark use and intellectual property notices.
• Assisting in process improvements and development of process documentation.
• Developing documentation and other resources for use by employees and partners.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience as a trademark paralegal with high-level responsibilities on a global trademark portfolio.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting trademark activity at a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Highly detail-oriented and strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently plan, organize, work independently, think critically, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a multi-task environment.
• General knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark law, policies, and processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, particularly MS Word and Excel, and with intellectual property docketing software.

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