Temporary Paralegal

Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.   Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.   Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:   ·       Runner First   We act in the best interest of the runner   ·       Word is Bond  We do what we say we’ll do   ·       Champion Heart   We give our all in everything we do     ·       There is no “I” in Run We stay generous with our humanity   ·       Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!   We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.    Note: This is a full-time temporary role. Your Job: As the Temporary IP Paralegal, you will be responsible for maintaining a large, global trademark portfolio, communicating with leaders about business changes and business priorities to inform our trademark strategy, and directing outside counsel regarding how to execute our trademark strategy to support the business objectives.   Your Responsibilities:

Execute company trademark strategy in cooperation with in-house counsel and direct outside counsel on various global trademark actions including applications, renewals, oppositions, non-use cancellations and appeals

Oversee the trademark clearance process for new product names, technology names, and certain marketing assets, conducting in-house trademark research and working with outside counsel as needed, communicating results to attorney and/or clients

Collaborate with the business and outside counsel to review, grant and manage trademark customs recordals, tracking deadlines and preparing materials for filing and/or for outside counsel

Assist attorney with managing, drafting, and filing trademark oppositions, cancellations, and conflict matters (e.g., cease and desist letters)

Manage, track, oversee, and produce evidence of use as needed to maintain global trademarks or for the purpose of opposition, cancellations and/or responding to office actions

In partnership with counsel, manage certain trademark conflicts, negotiate resolutions, and communicate with opposing counsel

Own frontline watch notice (and other third-party conflict), reviewing and making recommendations to counsel about the next steps, directing outside counsel according to business goals and in-house counsel advice

Coordinate with and support in-house counsel in fighting counterfeits

Support marketing by reviewing certain marketing assets, as needed, and conducting risk assessments, aligning attorneys on risk tolerance

Draft terms and conditions for sales promotions and support attorneys in drafting longer form terms and conditions for contests and sweepstkes

Research and review products and packaging for trademark, design, and copyright issues on an ad hoc basis as needed and as requested by in-house counsel

Provide project management oversight and coordination with the legal team of all product collaborations, special editions, and sponsorships, including collaborating with contract team, marketing team, and supporting any intellectual property and/or licensing reviews

Anticipate legal tasks independently and provide practical business advice and legal information on legal topics, escalating to in-house attorneys as needed and in a timely manner

Compile reports and metrics for key leaders through dashboard summaries of all trademark and brand protection work

Support docketing work, as needed, by inputing deadlines, saving files and emails, running reports, and/or coordinating with outside counsel or docketing clerk to manage deadlines and maintain files

Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, Paralegal Certificate a plus

3+ years at a law firm or inhouse IP position

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills to manage a calendar of litigation deadlines, ad hoc projects, and competing priorities

Excellent judgment and decision making

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Continuous improvement philosophy

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret legal provisions

Ability to solve problems and provide several options to solve a given situation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage change, and be flexible

Ability to be a team player and work well with a variety of personalities

Takes pride in work with enthusiasm

An eagerness and willingness to help others

Unwavering demonstration of Brooks’ corporate values