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Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, PC is currently looking for an IP Legal Research Analyst to assist in our Intellectual Property department. This position will require extensive education and experience in the areas of Intellectual Property (IP) and E-Commerce. The IP Legal Research Analyst will work closely alongside WHGC IP attorneys by assisting with overseas and domestic filings.

The job duties will reflect the following:

1. Conduct legal research on specific issues for IP matters by locating, gathering, compiling and organizing data;
2. Correspond with clients for data collection, progress updates, and investigation in preparation for filing international patent and trademark filings;
3. Help manage foreign counsel in trademark and other IP litigation and utility findings;
4. Analyze and review correspondence from the USPTO and foreign associates for deadline information. Communicate all deadline information to all parties involved;
5. Work with 34 other firms worldwide to coordinate IP filing guidelines;
6. Prepare instructions to foreign associates for the preparation and filing processes for IP cases;
7. Understand how to file, how to litigate and how to involve US courts in IP litigation matters;
8. Remain abreast of current IP related litigation rules, laws and procedures in other countries;
9. Conduct factual research in legal data banks, Lexis Nexis, on the internet and in government records; and
10. Coordinate timely filing responses with the USPTO and foreign patent filing offices corresponding with foreign patent agents.

Job Requirements

1. Master of Laws degree; and
2. Five (5) years of related working experience.

*This position is available at our Newport Beach office. All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to send a resume, cover letter and professional references to careers@whglawfirm.com. *