Experienced Trademark Paralegal

Conley Rose, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm with offices in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas and Alexandria, Virginia. We are seeking an experienced trademark paralegal with 3 – 5 years of recent and hands-on experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution. The firm offers a family-friendly, inclusive, team oriented, and flexible work environment. The ideal candidate must have great organizational skills, good record keeping and documentation habits, excellent and courteous communication skills, be able to work collaboratively in our team-oriented environment and come into the firm’s office for meetings as needed. The position will allow for flexibility to work remotely or to have a hybrid schedule. This position will work with attorneys, clients, docketing and other staff. Experience with IP management software is a must, e.g. Anaqua, Foundation IP, or CPi as well as MS Office Suite.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Manage domestic and foreign prosecution for a large portfolio including the preparation and filing of documents with the USPTO and WIPO.
• Prepare U.S. Federal and state trademark prosecution and post-registration documents; drafting trademark goods/services specifications, determine appropriate specimens.
• Review Office Actions and prepare Responses to the USPTO.

• Experience with the TTAB process, including opposition and cancellation proceedings.
• Utilize third-party search platforms to conduct trademark clearance searches and provide initial analysis of search results; summarize third-party full searches.
• Prepare correspondence to clients regarding all aspects of foreign and domestic trademarks.
• Manage and/or oversee docketing of critical events on assigned workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other duties as may be requested and/or assigned.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Insurance benefits, and 401(k) plan are provided.

Please submit resume in confidence, with “Trademark Paralegal” in the subject line to resumes@conleyrose.com.

Docketing Administrator

Conley Rose, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm with offices in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas and Alexandria, Virginia. We are seeking a docketing administrator that will provide docketing support for trademark prosecution and enforcement matters. This role will work with attorneys, clients, docketing and other staff in our firm’s trademark department.  This position will allow for flexibility to work remotely or to have a hybrid schedule.  Candidates should have at least two (2) years of recent trademark experience in a legal office environment.

Docketing duties include tracking legal deadlines, reporting, and maintaining electronic files. Working knowledge of database software and/or experience with Anaqua or other IP docketing software is required. The ideal candidate should have good organization and communication skills, have a proactive approach and be highly detail oriented.

Job duties include:

• Understanding of the domestic and foreign trademark process.
• High attention to detail with data entry and auditing of trademark resources to resolve complex docketing issues.
• Create and update docket records; generate custom docket and audit reports.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and streamline workflow processes for efficiency.
• Assist with onboarding new clients to ensure seamless transitions; work with clients as needed to understand their specific docketing requirements.
• Docketing of both domestic and foreign trademarks and tracking all deadlines.
• Analyze incoming correspondence including e-mail, hard copy mail, and other pertinent data to be entered into the trademark docketing system.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Insurance benefits, and 401(k) plan are provided.

Please submit resume in confidence, with “Docketing Administrator” in the subject line, to resumes@conleyrose.com.

Business Development/Marketing Manager

Conley Rose, P.C. is a leading intellectual property law firm with offices in Dallas (Plano), TX Houston, TX, and Alexandria, VA.  We are currently seeking an experienced business generalist with a creative thinking/entrepreneurial spirit to help drive, as well as manage, the business development/marketing/branding efforts for our growing practice.

The Business Development Manager will collaborate with a diverse functional set of partners internally and externally, including firm principals and other legal professionals, the IT team, firm vendors, bar associations, and IP law organizations, to create and implement marketing/business development/branding plans, utilizing various marketing strategies including firm website and social media, to promote the firm to current and prospective clients, and assist firm members with building and maintaining relationships to encourage good business relations and networking for future opportunities.

Background, skills and abilities include:

• Desire and drive to collaboratively build a systemic approach to marketing and business development in the firm
• Experience and network in the IP, Corporate, University, and/or Government communities a plus
• Outgoing / Energetic / Enthusiastic
• Understanding of the needs and expectations of law firm clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and deadline driven
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of and experience with virtual meeting platforms, i.e. Zoom, Skype.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years experience in business development, sales, and/or client development desired
• 3+ years law firm experience (any role) desired

Specific Responsibilities include:

Relationship building

Develop and implement an overall strategy and approach on relationship building and business development and use it to tailor and coach targeted elements of that strategy for every timekeeper. Help each lawyer develop a business development plan appropriate for their experience, including realistic goals and action items, together with a coaching plan for the BD director on how to support each lawyer in the execution of their plan.

Help develop consistent internal dialogue regarding the firm’s strengths and successes. Cultivate and catalyze communication regarding internal positives, top down and bottom up, including the things that make firm employees feel and behave as if they are important, indeed integral, to the success of the firm.

Marketing/Branding Plan

Help the firm create a consensus-driven, firm-wide marketing/branding plan. One of the key components of this plan will be to help the firm develop and articulate key messaging, both internally and externally, regarding the firm’s competitive advantages, differentiation and experience/expertise. Flowing from the marketing plan will be a branding strategy and development and implementation of professional materials and procedures to enable the firm to increase visibility and expand collective and individual reputations, as well as to reinforce internal understanding and focus on market strengths and opportunities.

Develop and expand firm structures, systems, and tools to coordinate and improve efficiency and effectiveness of our Business Development processes.

• Support of existing and development of new strategic activities to enhance and strengthen current client relationships
• Internal mechanisms to optimize win rates including an RFP store/system for efficient processing and completion
• Internal mechanisms to track pitches and success, and to celebrate wins and successes
• Website content upgrades and reasonable UI and cosmetic improvements
• Social media presence, primarily on LinkedIn
• Client alerts and updates
• An email marketing function and ongoing effort integrated with and as a tool for coaching and with client alerts.
• Review firm logo for attractiveness/brand recognition.
• Create firm promotional materials.
• Awards and recognition submissions, such as Chambers U.S.A. and Best Places to Work both locally and nationally
• Maintenance and ongoing performance of each of the above.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Insurance benefits, and 401(k) plan are provided. This is a hybrid or remote position. Some travel is required.

If you know anyone who might be interested, please consider sharing this job post.

To apply, please submit resume in confidence, with “Business Development/Marketing Manager” in the subject line to resumes@conleyrose.com.

Experienced Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Advisor or Patent Engineer

Conley Rose, P.C., a leading intellectual property-only law firm, is seeking an experienced patent attorney, patent agent, technical advisor, or patent engineer looking for a highly flexible position to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Our firm enjoys a respectful, friendly, diverse, inclusive, and collegial environment. Watch this video to hear what our attorneys say about working at Conley Rose –  https://www.conleyrose.com/diversity-equity-inclusion-in-action/.

This position provides the flexibility to work remotely or to have a hybrid schedule. Space in either of the firm’s physical offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas is available as well as our Alexandria, Virginia office.

Requirements:

• • • Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
    • Professional attitude and superior work ethic.
    • Ability to work well as part of a team and individually.
    • Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, and
    • At least 1 year of experience where the candidate’s primary responsibility was the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Insurance benefits, 401(k) plan, and relocation package are provided. A part-time partnership track is also available.

If you know anyone who might be interested, please consider sharing this job post.

To apply, please submit resume in confidence, with “Patent Professional” in the subject line to resumes@conleyrose.com.

Experienced Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Advisor or Patent Engineer

Conley Rose, P.C., a leading intellectual property-only law firm, is seeking an experienced patent attorney, patent agent, technical advisor, or patent engineer looking for a highly flexible position to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.

Our firm enjoys a respectful, friendly, diverse, inclusive, and collegial environment. Watch this video to hear what our attorneys say about working at Conley Rose –  https://www.conleyrose.com/diversity-equity-inclusion-in-action/.

This position provides the flexibility to work remotely or to have a hybrid schedule. Space in either of the firm’s physical offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas is also available.

Requirements:

• • • Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
    • Professional attitude and superior work ethic.
    • Ability to work well as part of a team and individually.
    • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a strong background in medical device technology, and
    • At least 1 year of experience where the candidate’s primary responsibility was the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, preferably in the mechanical, biomedical, and/or medical device technology areas.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Insurance benefits, 401(k) plan, and relocation package are provided. A part-time partnership track is also available.

If you know anyone who might be interested, please consider sharing this job post.

To apply, please submit resume in confidence, with “Patent Professional” in the subject line to resumes@conleyrose.com.

Experienced Patent Legal Assistant

The Plano office of Conley Rose, P.C. is currently seeking an experienced patent prosecution legal assistant. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of recent, hands-on U.S. and foreign patent prosecution experience in a private law firm setting.  The patent legal assistant will be aligned with specific attorneys, but Conley Rose fosters a team-oriented environment. Must be a team player with a positive, professional attitude, have strong follow-up skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Anaqua experience is a plus.

This position is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. It will be primarily remote with occasional in office training and meetings, as required.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with work experience. Please submit resume in confidence, with “Patent Legal Assistant” in the subject line to resumes@conleyrose.com.