Senior Trademark Paralegal

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August 20

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Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

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B2B • eCommerce • Retail

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence is part of Yum! Brands, Inc. , which operates a global network of over 60,000 restaurants under well-known brands such as KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. Focused on building and partnering with franchise operators, the center aims to foster growth and excellence in franchising, while emphasizing sustainability and corporate responsibility across its operations in more than 155 countries.

2 - 10 employees

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

🛒 Retail

📋 Description

• Conduct and analyze U.S. and international trademark searches to determine availability of marks and prepare clearance opinions • Handle day-to-day filing and prosecution of domestic and foreign trademark applications • Support enforcement efforts by conducting research, collecting evidence, and preparing C&D letters and takedown notices • Review and flag Watch Notices and assist in Opposition/Cancelation proceedings • Create and manage search and infringement records using WebTMS docketing software • Correspond with clients in an approachable manner to answer trademark questions, obtain instructions, and provide practical guidance on trademark best practices

🎯 Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience as a dedicated trademark paralegal, with strong preference for prior in-house experience; bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate required • Experience handling a broad range of global trademark issues; some experience with copyright and domain name issues a plus • Experience conducting and analyzing trademark searches using online global databases (e.g., SAEGIS), with history of using online resources such as social media platforms to conduct investigations • Comfort instructing and posing questions to international trademark agents • Experience filing applications, renewals, and other documents with the USPTO, as well as familiarity using the TMEP • Significant prior use of trademark portfolio management databases (experience with WebTMS preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan) • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance • 401(k) plan enrollment • 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off, and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year • Click here to view Yum! Careers page