Merchant & Gould P.C.

Legal Assistant

• Support 2–3 trademark attorneys in all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, and trademark portfolio management.
• Maintain accurate client and matter files, prepare prosecution forms, status reports, and office action reporting emails.
• Assist attorneys with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings and support trademark litigation matters as assigned.
• Maintain and review trademark docketing systems for accuracy and proactively monitor deadlines.
• Record daily time entries and assist attorneys with billing and special requests.

Trademark Legal Assistant

• Support 2–3 trademark attorneys in all aspects of U.S. and international trademark prosecution, TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, and trademark portfolio management.
• Manage dockets, coordinate client communications, monitor deadlines, and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Open and close client matters, initiate conflict checks, and maintain accurate client and matter files.
• Prepare prosecution forms, filing estimates, status reports, Office Action reporting emails, and post-registration correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings and draft templates for discovery requests, motions, pleadings, and other TTAB filings.
• Maintain and review trademark docketing systems for accuracy and proactively monitor deadlines.

Assistant

• The Patent Prosecution Assistant plays a key role in supporting the firm’s IDS segment
• Prepare and file IDS forms and ensure correct formatting of references in compliance with USPTO rules
• Track and compile prior art references cited in related cases across U.S. and foreign patent families
• Maintain and update IDS reference databases or tracking sheets to ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Assist with uploading and submitting IDS documents via USPTO EFS-Web or Patent Center
• Prepare, review and edit billing invoices

Patent Prosecution Assistant

• The Patent Prosecution Assistant plays a key role in supporting the firm’s IDS segment
• Prepare and file IDS forms and ensure correct formatting of references in compliance with USPTO rules
• Track and compile prior art references cited in related cases across U.S. and foreign patent families
• Maintain and update IDS reference databases or tracking sheets to ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Assist with uploading and submitting IDS documents via USPTO EFS-Web or Patent Center
• Adhere to firm confidentiality standards for attorney client correspondence
• Organize and maintain files in accordance with firm and client guidelines
• Monitor docket for urgent IDS deadlines
• Support special projects and general administrative needs within the patent prosecution group

• The Patent Prosecution Assistant plays a key role in supporting the firm’s IDS segment
• Prepare and file IDS forms and ensure correct formatting of references in compliance with USPTO rules
• Track and compile prior art references cited in related cases
• Maintain and update IDS reference databases
• Coordinate with legal assistants and attorneys
• Assist with uploading and submitting IDS documents via USPTO EFS-Web or Patent Center
• Assist with special tasks or duties as requested by manager
• Organize and maintain files in accordance with firm and client guidelines
• Help prepare materials for client reporting, billing entries, and internal audits

Trademark Legal Assistant

Trademark Legal Assistant

Patent Prosecution Assistant

Patent Prosecution Assistant

Patent Prosecution Assistant – Hybrid