The Trademark Department at our headquarters in Fuschl am See, Austria, is responsible for handling and coordinating trademark prosecution matters worldwide for RedBull and its affiliated companies in over 200 jurisdictions.
We are currently seeking a candidate to join our team in the role as Global Legal Counsel Trademark Clearance, Team Lead.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
* Conducting, analyzing, and reviewing trademark clearance searches via various databases and search machines.
* Preparing worldwide trademark clearance reports and making recommendations on how to overcome third party trademark obstacles as necessary.
* Preparing complicated US and international trademark clearances and reviewing the results of complex reports.
* Overseeing and signing off on trademark clearances prepared by the clearance team for:
o New Projects
o New Products
o New Events
o Cartoons
o Occasion Packs
o Limited Can Editions
o Key Visuals
* Coordinating risk assessments from local counsels while reviewing third party marks in various jurisdictions, and liaising internally with our Prosecution, License and Brand Enforcement Teams.
* Supervising, supporting, and managing a team of six in clearance matters, reviewing their drafts and supporting them in their role.
* Approving/challenging invoices of external counsels and supporting the IP Counsel with managing the Clearance budget.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Law Degree, LLM (in IP Law) would be a plus.
* At least 5-7 years of experience in intellectual property law, specifically in international trademark searches and clearances, preferably with an international law firm or company.
* Solid experience in managing high volumes and complicated trademark clearances in a global context.
* Solid experience in managing a team of Legal professionals (Legal Counsels, Paralegals).
* Fluency in English, German is a plus.
* Strong communication skills and good risk analysis and decision-making skills.
* Sound business judgement and strategic thinking.
* Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Analytical, professional & solution-oriented working style.
* Familiarity with SAEGIS and other search applications.
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WHERE YOU'LL BE BASED
Fuschl Salzburg, Austria
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In your application we want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
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Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is EUR 2446,00 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary. As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.
Global Legal Counsel Trademark Clearance
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