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Posted:
30.03.2025
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14.05.2025
Job Description:
The Trademark Department at our headquarters in Fuschl am See, Austria, is responsible for handling and coordinating trademark prosecution matters worldwide for Red Bull and its affiliated companies in over 200 jurisdictions.
We are currently seeking a candidate to join our team in the role of Global Legal Counsel Trademark Clearance, Team Lead.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
1. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting, analyzing, and reviewing trademark clearance searches via various databases and search machines. Plus, you will prepare worldwide trademark clearance reports and make recommendations on how to overcome third party trademark obstacles as necessary.
2. You will prepare complicated US and international trademark clearances prepared by the responsible TMC legal counsel and review the results of complex reports.
3. You will prepare as well as oversee and sign off on trademark clearances which are prepared by the clearance team for:
1. New Projects
2. New Products
3. New Events
4. Cartoons
5. Occasion Packs
6. Limited Can Editions
7. Key Visuals
4. In reviewing third party marks in various jurisdictions, you will also be responsible to coordinate risk assessments from local counsels, as necessary, and liaise internally with our Prosecution, License, and Brand Enforcement Teams.
5. You will be responsible to supervise, support, and manage a team of six in clearance matters, as well as review their drafts and support them in their role.
6. You will be responsible to approve/challenge invoices of external counsels and support the IP Counsel with managing the Clearance budget.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Law Degree, LLM (in IP Law) would be a plus.
2. 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.
3. Solid experience in managing high volumes and complicated trademark clearances in a global context.
4. Solid experience in managing a team of Legal professionals (Legal Counsels, Paralegals).
5. Fluency in English, German is a plus.
6. Strong communication skills and good risk analysis and decision-making skills.
7. Sound business judgement and strategic thinking.
8. Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
9. Analytical, professional & solution-oriented working style.
10. Familiarity with SAEGIS and other search applications.
11. Travel 0-10%.
Global Legal Counsel Trademark Clearance
Red Bull
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