Job Description Summary
The IP Counsel Trademarks will be responsible for managing the companys global trademark portfolio, ensuring that companys intellectual property (IP) assets are protected, and supporting the business in its efforts to create, maintain, and enforce a strong trademark strategy. This role involves advising on all aspects of trademark law, as well as related topics (e.g. domain names), across multiple jurisdictions. The IP Counsel Trademarks will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to safeguard the company''s global brand identity and reputation
Key Responsibilities
1. Trademark Portfolio Management
Oversee the global trademark portfolio, including new filings, renewals, oppositions, and assignments.
Manage and collaborate with external trademark agents and law firms in various jurisdictions to ensure proper management and prosecution of trademarks.
Provide strategic advice on the expansion and protection of the companys trademarks in new markets.
2. Trademark Strategy Risk Management
Develop and implement the companys global trademark strategy for the corporate brand as well as for product brands in Segments in alignment with business goals.
Conduct trademark clearance searches and advise on the registrability of new marks, including assessing risks and opportunities.
Assess and manage trademark related risks, including third party claims, potential infringements, and dilution concerns.
3. Trademark Enforcement Litigation
Lead the enforcement of trademark rights, including the monitoring of third party use and taking appropriate legal action to protect trademarks from infringement or misuse.
Work with external counsel to manage trademark disputes, including administrative and judicial proceedings before intellectual property offices and courts.
Provide guidance and support in the context of cease and desist letters, oppositions, cancellations, and settlements.
4. Licensing Commercial Agreements
Draft and negotiate trademark related agreements, including trademark license agreements, co existence agreements, and distribution agreements in cooperation with the IP Counsel Contracts in the IP team, as well as in cooperation with the Legal Department.
Provide trademark related legal support to business teams on branding and trademark related aspects of product development, marketing, and distribution.
5. Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders
Partner with marketing and business development teams to ensure that branding strategies, and tradem