Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Trademark Services Coordinator to join our dynamic team in either our Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego, or Washington, D.C. offices.  

ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world.  The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Trademark Services Coordinator you will be responsible for administering the daily operations of the IP Records and IP Docketing Departments, such as maintaining complete accuracy of the IP docketing database ( PATTSY) and IP Records functions. Other key responsibilities include:

• Performing all IP docketing functions, including reviewing and processing incoming trademark mail for trademark prosecution, entering necessary dates/deadlines into the docketing system, ensuring accurate and timely entry of relevant information for all Intellectual Property matters including Trademarks, Copyrights, Domain Names, Opposition/Cancellation actions, and any diligence, including foreign and U.S. records, and generating reports involving cumulative case status, due dates, cost estimates, and trademark lists
• Developing plans, coordinating docketing work flow, performing accounting functions such as preparing foreign associate invoices for payment, organizing files, mentoring entry-level staff, and assuming responsibility for the completion of major projects
• Assisting other docket specialists in confirming deadline calculation and docketing accuracy
• Troubleshooting errors and providing related training to prevent future issues
• Providing docket database training and facilitating docketing interactions of other team members within the trademark department

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess strong knowledge of trademark docketing systems for U.S. and foreign jurisdictions (preferably PATTSY)
• Have thorough knowledge of procedures and all phases of both the U.S. and foreign trademark lifecycles
• Possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail

And have:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant law firm experience

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Wellness programs (e.g. membership to HeadSpace, access to mental health services, well-being events, etc.)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, pro bono work and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

Latham & Watkins is also committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees and partners, their families, and members of our community against COVID-19. Accordingly, we require all partners and employees based in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a documented underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents such vaccination. Offers of employment will be conditioned upon applicants presenting proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or obtaining an exemption on medical or religious grounds.

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