Trademark Paralegal

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　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location: Shelton, CT, US, 06484-4300

　　Company: Hubbell Incorporated

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　　Shelton, CT

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　　Job Overview

　　The Trademark Paralegal position, based in Shelton, CT, will report to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and will support the intellectual property function with a primary focus on the trademark portfolio. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with initiative and strong attention to detail who is highly organized and can multi-task competing priorities. This individual must be an ethical and compliance-oriented team player who can work with legal and business partners at all levels across the Hubbell enterprise.

　　A Day In The Life

　　Assist Hubbell’s intellectual property attorneys with all aspects of trademark clearance, registration, portfolio lifecycle maintenance, collateral review and policing

　　Assist with preparing US and foreign preliminary trademark screening searches and with coordinating and summarizing outside counsel search reports

　　Assist in coordinating U.S. and foreign outside counsel activities including preparation of (and/or draft) trademark applications, responses, affidavits, renewals, and assignments

　　Communicate with corporate team members to obtain documents, use specimens and information required to facilitate responses to trademark office actions

　　Maintain an internal docket and assist with coordinating Ebilling activity

　　Obtain legalization of documents as needed

　　Prepare and electronically file related documents with the USPTO as needed

　　Conduct initial marketing collateral review

　　Assist in performing portfolio review projects

　　Assist with and coordinate investigations and remediation regarding potentially infringing activities; Assist with anti-counterfeiting projects

　　Support copyright, intellectual property litigation and portfolio diligence paralegal activities as necessary

　　Perform other related duties and ad hoc projects as necessary

　　What will help you thrive in this role?

　　Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Paralegal certificate preferred

　　Minimum 3 years of experience in handling trademark paralegal matters

　　Prior experience working in a corporate legal team preferred

　　Prior experience with copyright and patent paralegal tasks preferred

　　Prior experience assisting with copyrights, patents, intellectual property litigation and diligence activities preferred

　　High degree of proficiency with docketing, Ebilling, Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint required

　　Knowledge of PATTSY docketing software, Corsearch and Legal Tracker Ebilling software preferred

　　Proficiency with SharePoint and DocuSign preferred

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

　　Strong work ethic and a sense of professionalism, demonstrating accountability and integrity

　　Displays commitment to excellence and attention to detail

　　Exceptional judgment and the ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

　　Strong organizational, problem-solving and project management skills

　　Ability to work independently, applying initiative and judgment, and as part of a team

　　Prioritizes competing demands appropriately to meet deadlines

　　Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment

　　Willingness and ability to learn new software tools and processes and implement change

　　Connecticut Notary Public or willing to obtain certification

　　Hubbell Incorporated

　　Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

　　The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

　　We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

　　Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

　　Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

　　Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.