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Paralegal, Intellectual Prprty: HMSHost

Job ID095122
Company NameHMSHost
Job CategoryLegal
LocationBethesda, MD
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelOther
Date PostedNovember 10, 2009
HMSHost
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Summary:
The primary functions of this position include providing for legal support regarding all Trademark and Intellectual Property matters; tracking trademark renewals and new applications and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, Joint Venture agreements, and other legal documents. This position requires contact with the Retail, Concepts, Business Development, Operations, and Accounting Groups and with Joint Venture partners.

Essential Functions:
  • Conducts legal research, including preliminary searches and vetting for potential names, brands and slogans to be trademarked
  • Provides guidance to Retail, Concepts, Business Development, and Operations Groups on trademark issues
  • Manages trademark application process, including preparation and filing for new and renewed trademarks and monitoring status of applications
  • Maintains and updates license database and files
  • Tracks IP-related litigation/infringement matters as they arise
  • Prepares or reviews contracts and other legal documents for various corporate departments and field units, including negotiating terms and issues
  • Interacts and works with outside counsel as approved and authorized
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Requires Paralegal experience; Intellectual Property experience preferred
  • Requires excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Requires proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; Westlaw, Outlook and Access experience a plus
  • Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Requires ability to focus on details

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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