HP Inc. is seeking a Trademark and Marketing Paralegal to join its legal team. This paralegal will help administer HP’s large global trademark portfolio, including U.S. and international trademark clearance, filing, prosecution and maintenance/renewal work, as well as supporting the business, marketing and other internal teams to review product and messaging documents for marketing legal compliance.

Responsibilities

Instruct, docket, and manage trademark filings worldwide.Conduct trademark assignment recordation projects and manage assignment document flow.Conduct trademark chain of title analysis work.Correspond with foreign trademark agents, docket, and maintain files.Prepare drafts of routine trademark office action responses for attorney review.Identify trademark evidence of use, and manage evidence and documents for prosecution matters.  Assist with trademark conflict matters, as needed, including managing evidence and documents for oppositions, cancellations, and domain disputes.  Prepare Powers of Attorney and manage legalization, etc.Assist in trademark process and systems improvement.Collaborate with attorneys, marketing, and other business units to support the review of marketing and product messages for compliance with FTC and other marketing laws and regulations.  Performs moderately complex legal research using online databases, library resources, and other reference materials under general guidance and instructions.Prepares and drafts basic legal documents and statements under general guidance.Acquires job skills, becomes familiar with company policies, and completes routine to moderately complex assignments, tasks, while making suggestions for continuous improvement.Adheres to established company, legal, and regulatory standards and guidelines, and ensures confidentiality in all dealings with company data.Assists in implementing new processes, supports department-level operational plans, and shares technical information with colleagues and clients.

Education and Experience Required

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.2-4 years of work experience, preferably in paralegal services or a related field. Experience in computer hardware preferred.General computer proficiency with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to independently multi-task and take ownership of work in a fast-paced environmentStrong team player and collaborator.Business-focused and pragmatic.Strong team player.

Preferred Certifications

Professional Paralegal Certification and/or college degree preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Administrative SupportCase ManagementContract ReviewIntellectual PropertyLawsuitsLegal ResearchLegal SupportProofreadingWorkflow Management

Cross-Org Skills

Effective CommunicationResults OrientationLearning AgilityDigital FluencyCustomer CentricityTime Management and PrioritizationCross-team collaborationStrong team player

The pay range for this position is $31 to $48 USD per hour (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure13 paid holidays15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.