Trademark Attorney M/F

Permanent contract
Rueil-Malmaison
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Schneider Electric
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Environment:As a Trademark Attorney in our European office, you will join a talented, collaborative, and diverse group of in-house attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals in a team-oriented environment within the company's Global Trademark & Brand Protection Team to support trademark portfolio management and strategy for Schneider Electric's businesses worldwide. This role will report to the Global Director of Trademark and Brand Protection in Schneider Electric. Your role:This role will focus on trademark portfolio strategy, development and management, including:

  • Overseeing and managing global trademark portfolios for various lines of business
  • Manage trademark filing, prosecution, and maintenance actions
  • Review office actions and provide appropriate response strategies
  • Perform, review and analyze trademark clearance search investigations and provide legal opinions and business risk analysis and advice to internal business and marketing clients
  • Review trademark watch notices and provide legal advice and recommendations on appropriate actions
  • Monitor, investigate and provide strategic legal advice and support to internal business and marketing clients on trademark and copyright infringement
  • Provide strategic legal and reputational risk advice to internal business and marketing managers for development and implementation of new products and services
  • Participate in the creation and drafting of global trademark policies and procedures
  • Collaborate in defining and implementing brand and trademark usage best practices and guidelines
  • Investigate and research online brand abuse findings and coordinate with internal business and marketing teams on appropriate response strategies and actions
  • Liaising with global network of outside counsel and agents in regards to trademark portfolio filings, prosecution, and maintenance
  • Provide support on strategic brand and legal advice and due diligence to internal business and marketing teams on acquisitions, divestitures, and brand migrations
You have:
  • At least 3+ years' experience in the field of intellectual property in managing trademark portfolios
  • Masters or Advanced degree in intellectual property law;
  • Knowledge (relative to experience) of laws and practices under the Paris Convention and Madrid Protocol;
  • Fluency/proficiency in English (oral & written)
You are:
  • Qualified, or part-qualified, professional representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and French Trademark Office (INPI);
  • Qualified professional representative under local national qualification system;
  • Prior in-house experience preferred but not required
  • Demonstrate ability to direct and manage external counsel and agents;
  • Fluency/proficiency in French (oral & written)
Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a focus on responsibility and reliability
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software and technologies
  • Friendly and collaborative working style that embraces a diverse and inclusive global culture within a multinational organization
  • Strong organizational and project management skills;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
  • Strong analytic skills to identify and prioritize risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs;
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about intellectual property and trademark law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Let us learn about you! Apply today.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Why us?At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all. We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work. We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.Discover your Meaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.€34.2bn global revenue+12% organic growth135 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filledSchneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy hereSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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