COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., established in 1946, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care products. They are the leaders in prestige beauty with a growing portfolio of coveted brands. They endeavor to nurture a culture of diversity of thought and encourage innovation, creativity, and integrity in everything they do. Their Company's products are sold in more than 150 countries and territories, touching over half a billion consumers a year under the famous brand names such as AERIN, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Darphin, Dr. Jart+, Estée Lauder, Kilian Paris, La Mer, Le Labo, MAC, Origins, Tom Ford, Too Faced, and others. Furthermore, they offer their employees, healthcare benefits, insurance and protection, financial benefits program, wellness programs, education programs, family support, and flexibility. They are headquartered in New York, NY.

Job Description:

The Trademark Paralegal will be experienced, highly motivated and energetic with strong domestic and international searching and prosecution experience, to join established, fast paced, in-house trademark department.  The person must be able to work independently in the following areas:

• Conduct preliminary domestic and international screening searches via online database and Internet searches;

• Request and review full search reports and make recommendations; supervise outside investigations;

• Supervise filing of U.S. trademark applications, Statements of Use, Extensions of Time, Renewals, Section 8 & 15 Affidavits, Assignments, Notices of Opposition and related documents;

• Supervise drafting of non-substantive responses to U.S. Office Action letters;

• Instruct and liaise with foreign associates regarding clearance and filing of applications, prosecution, renewals and foreign oppositions;

• Support domestic and international conflicts including liaising with internal clients and outside counsel to gather evidence;

• Provide training and advice to in-house clients;

• Support domain name registration and management and anti-counterfeiting enforcement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years of experience, including domestic and international searching, clearance, filings, prosecution and docketing;

• College Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate;

• Working knowledge of Saegis or similar search database, Anaqua, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel;

• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure;

• Project Management experience, preferred.

• Foreign language skills and industry experience a plus, but not required;

• Salary commensurate with experience;

• Corporate experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.