Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Unlimited / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- Germany / Hamburg
- Company:
- Beiersdorf AG
- Job Function:
- Legal Affairs / Patents / Licences
Your Tasks
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment?
We are seeking an experienced Trademark Manager with a strong understanding of trademark law and excellent attention to detail to join our global Legal & Compliance team. As a member of our newly created Global Legal Services Team, you will be part of a diverse and capable team responsible for the management of our Trademark portfolio. In doing so you will:
- Managing our international trademark and design portfolios (e-filings of applications, renewals, oppositions and infringement proceedings)
- Drafting and filing trademark and design applications, statements of use, and renewal documents
- Closely liaising with inhouse-legal and business teams to ensure seamless collaboration in all trademark matters
- Collaboration with public offices (DPMA, EUIPO, WIPO)
- Conducting trademark searches and performing clearance analysis
- Preparing and responding to Office Actions and Notices of Opposition
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in our trademark management system
- Processing of trademark monitoring reports
- Building and optimizing reporting capabilities of our trademark Management system to drive and ensure achievement of internal KPIs
- Managing correspondence with internal stakeholders and law firms in approximately 200 countries worldwide
- Managing our Trademark budget in close collaboration with Controlling
- Preparing and submitting evidence in support of opposition and cancellation proceedings
- Providing support to (internal and external) attorneys during litigation
- Assisting in the enforcement of trademark rights
- Monitoring and managing the status of our trademark and design portfolios
- Staying up-to-date on changes in trademark law and regulations
- Assisting in the management of our domain portfolio
- Managing administrative tasks, e.g. invoice approval, creation of orders/creditors etc.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field
- First professional experience as a trademark paralegal or equivalent (relevant in-house experience for a B2C company a plus)
- Familiarity with international trademark registration processes
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent in English and German, spoken and written; Spanish, French a plus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to prioritize and structure work effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Profound experience with DPMA, EUIPO, and WIPOExtensive experience with trademark management systems (DIAMS IQ a plus)
- Knowledge of trademark monitoring (SERION knowledge a plus)
- Familiarity with SAP (invoice approval, creation of orders/creditors) a plus
- Analytical and solution-oriented thinking
- Motivated, constructive, and flexible working attitude
- Open mindset and willingness to continuously improve processes, tools, etc.
