IP Paralegal

Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses. JOB DESCRIPTION Role Purpose NBCUniversal is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join the Brands & Content Intellectual Property team, which supports the development of brands and the production of content for all NBCUniversal businesses globally. Working closely with the attorneys, the paralegals are highly respected team members that manage the Company’s extensive worldwide trademark portfolio, including managing all trademark deadlines, driving trademark prosecution and enforcement lifecycles, and managing foreign and outside counsel. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively, as well as identify, present, and discuss challenges early on. You must be detail-oriented and attentive, with excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Proficiency with trademark, litigation, or general intellectual property practice is preferred. Job Duties File and prosecute UK trademark applications, and manage maintenance, renewals, and enforcement Manage worldwide trademark filing programs, including prosecution, maintenance, renewals, and enforcement Conduct and analyze clearances searches, including trademarks, titles, and editorial Research and gather evidence for enforcement matters and records Draft correspondence and documentation, including: cease and desist letters, affidavits/declarations, agreements, powers of attorney, and chain-of-title documents Work closely with business groups on trademark prosecution and enforcement matters Collaborate with department to discuss issues and propose solutions to enhance practice Handle invoices, prepare reports and assist the department with other projects