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Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP

Osha Bergman Watanabe and Burton LLP (OBWB) is currently seeking candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Trademark Team. Candidates must have experience working closely with attorneys to assist with drafting and filing foreign and domestic trademark applications, managing the trademark docket and portfolio, monitoring trademark infringement, and conducting trademark searches. Candidates must also be comfortable working remotely and be eager to learn and work autonomously, while receiving and following instructions.What is a trademark paralegal?Trademark paralegals are involved in all aspects of filing and prosecuting trademarks. The position requires strong knowledge of trademark practice and also excellent written and oral communication skills.What qualifications are required for this job?Applicants must:<ul><li>have a 4-year undergraduate degree (in any field) and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program.</li><li>have at least 3 years of work experience as a trademark paralegal</li><li>work well with others as part of a team</li><li>be legally able to work in the United States</li><li>have native or near-native fluency in English</li><li>be very familiar with basic computer and word-processing skills (Word, Excel, etc.)</li><li>be extremely organized and detail-oriented</li><li>be a self-starter and interested and motivated to learn new things</li></ul>About Osha Bergman Watanabe &amp; Burton LLPOBWB prides itself on being one of the most technically and legally proficient international law firms in the world, delivering to our clients the highest level of quality and customer service.Founded in 1998, OBWB is an intellectual property law firm with a global presence. With offices in Texas, Alexandria, VA, France, China, and Japan, our goal is to assist clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property interests worldwide. OBWB was recently ranked as one of the seven most loved intellectual property boutique firms by in-house counsel and 45 in the list of Top Patent Firms according to IP Today.Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Trademark Assistant/Paralegal

Job descriptionOsha Bergman Watanabe &amp; Burton LLP (OBWB) is currently seeking candidates with a Mechanical Engineering background. Individuals who are hired will be placed in our unique Patent Agent Program, a forward-thinking, highly effective method for training and developing technically and legally savvy individuals. No IP experience is necessary. This is a great position to combine your technical skills with writing, client interaction, and legal concepts. An university degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. Advanced degrees preferred. Automotive experience is preferred.Written Communication assessment MUST be completed in order to be considered for this position.The Basics of the Patent Agent Program:The Patent Agent Program serves as an apprenticeship in patent law. During the first year of employment, participants undergo a regular training schedule with a combination of in-house lectures and mentorship. During their studies, they also maintain technical expertise through daily application of technical knowledge by prosecuting patents. Upon completion of the one-year program, participants are expected to sit for and pass the Patent Agent Exam conducted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. After passing this exam, they become patent agents. Patent Agents are given the opportunity to attend part-time law school while continuing their education within the Firm.Core Responsibilities:Patent engineers are problem solvers. When writing a patent application, they are required to study the technology and learn about the invention. During patent prosecution, they may need to determine how the invention differs from others in the marketplace. They can expect to spend half the day reading and studying the technical analysis of complex scientific topics within a particular patent application. The remainder of the day may be spent writing and scheduling future projects. Some days may be focused on technology in one field, while other days may require work in more than one technical area. Patent engineers, in collaboration with patent agents and attorneys, continuously work together to solve problems on behalf of clients.Qualifications:Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. Individuals who have earned, or will soon earn, a degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited U.S. University with an extremely strong academic record (top 25%) are encouraged to apply. Candidates should enjoy drafting narrative and persuasive documents while critically analyzing and solving problems. Time management skills are also critical.About Osha Bergman Watanabe &amp; Burton LLPOBWB is an IP boutique law firm. Founded in 1997, OBWB is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices in Austin, Colorado, Washington, D.C., France, China, and Japan. Our goal is to assist clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property interests worldwide. Recently ranked as one of the seven most loved IP boutique firms by in-house counsel and 45th in the list of Top Patent Firms according to IP Today, OBWB is one of the most technically and legally proficient IP firms in the world. OBWB also takes great pride in its diversity and its cooperative, positive work environment. Last year, OBWB was ranked #1 in the nation for the percentage of female attorneys handling PTAB actions https://oshaliang.com/news/osha-liang-ranked-top-law-firm-in-ptab-litigation-diversity/ and as one of the top 100 firms for minority attorneys https://oshaliang.com/news/osha-liang-ranked-among-top-100-firms-for-minority-attorneys/. OBWB's members collectively speak more than 20 languages.' ' Work Location:<ul><li>Multiple locations</li></ul>Work Remotely<ul><li>Yes</li></ul>Work Location: Multiple LocationsJob Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Mechanical engineering: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Patent Engineer - Mechanical/Automotive

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Trademark Assistant/Paralegal

Patent Engineer - Mechanical/Automotive