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Job Description

• Location: Domino’s World Resource Center; 30 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (Hybrid)
• On - Site requirement of 3 days per week
• Compensation- $90-105k + 10% Bonus

Responsibilities And Duties

(25%) Trademark/Domain Name Portfolio Management and Protection:

• Protect intellectual property rights through trademark and services mark/Domain Name filings, renewals, oppositions, appeals, cancellations and prosecution of infringers.
• Develop and implement strategy for international trademarks, service marks, trade names and domain name protection.
• Maintain Trademark and Domain Name Databases through a docketing system and prepare monthly summary reports.

(20%) Trademark and Domain Name Development:

• Conduct trademark and domain name searches and prepare clearance reports to help determine mark availability in existing and new markets.
• Help educate team members on proper trademark use, trademark selection and trademark protection.

(10%) Registration Requirements:

• Maintain intellectual property rights through the preparation and recording of registered user/licensing agreements, status reports and declarations of use.
• Report preparation for quarterly compliance obligations under the Asset-Backed Securitization Agreement.

(10%) Litigation:

• Analyze and assist with outstanding trademark infringement litigation and cancellation actions, including following up with foreign counsel, monitoring litigation, preparing cease and desist letters, litigation summaries and implementing actions.
• Analyze incoming watch notices, conduct risk assessment, work with in-house counsel to determine appropriate action, follow-up with foreign counsel, monitor, and track cases.
• Identify and file oppositions to intellectual property infringement on social media platforms.

(10%) Marketing:

• Review new product and marketing campaign IP issues/clearances.
• Review advertisements, promotions, and contracts for attorney final review.

(5%) Patent:

• Maintain and track company patents and patent information.

(15%) Licensing:

• Develop and implement a licensing function to authorize vendors to utilize Domino’s intellectual property.
• Oversight for license agreements
• Review samples and validate trademark usage by 3rd parties.

(5%) Invoicing

• Review and record invoices; prepare invoice summaries and send them for approval. Review and track IP budget. Provide support to Finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA or BS, with additional paralegal degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5- 7 years’ experience in intellectual property and trademarks, as a paralegal
• Proven ability to use analytical skills and judgment to create practical alternatives and solutions to legal/IP issues
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision and in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus