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Senior IP Counsel - Renowned Chain Brand

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
The position will play a key role in the strategy, prosecution, enforcement, management and licensing of company international IP portfolio.This role will report to Group Head of Legal.
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  • Trademark, Enforcement and Brand Protection
  • Singapore Based

About Our Client

The client is a renowned chain brand, and they are currently rapidly expanding their global business.

Job Description

  • Lead our global intellectual property related work in the overseas market including such as trademark portfolio management and brand protection and growth
  • Lead and manage trademark protection related matters including judicial or administrative cases such as trademark opposition and cancellation actions
  • Collaborate with external counsel and relevant internal functions such as brand and product teams to identify the most strategic areas for trademark protection and brand growth
  • Develop and manage trademark clearance and prosecution strategy in the overseas market
  • Collaborate with external counsel on trademark enforcement and brand protection strategies, including trademark opposition and cancellation actions
  • Collaborate with external counsel to conduct pre-entry clearance
  • Gather and evaluate evidence and specimens of use
  • Identify and improve efficiency in the maintenance of our global trademark portfolio
  • Collaborate with Branding team to establish global brand manual and licensing policies
  • Draft, review and negotiate trademark licenses and agreements as needed
  • Support Marketing team as needed to conduct legal compliance reviews of advertising content

The Successful Applicant

  • A law degree from a prestige law school
  • Qualification to practice law in at least one common law jurisdiction around the world; US state bar is preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant substantive IP litigation, trademark and brand enforcement experience across all aspects of growing, maintaining and protecting a trademark portfolio, preferably with in-house experience
  • Experiences with brand protection and collaboration across the globe, in particular in the United States
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment
  • Knowledge of, or desire to learn, advertising compliance laws and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to foster trust, respect, and collaboration with internal clients
  • Strong team player and good business sense
  • Strategic thinker with integrity and spirit of entrepreneurship

What's on Offer

They offer good working environment, competitive salary and incentive bonus.

Contact
Catherine Guo (Lic No:R24124549 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6574812
Phone number
+6564169867

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
IP & Trademark
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Catherine Guo (Lic No:R24124549 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+6564169867
Job Reference
JN-102024-6574812

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.