Harman
Trademark Counsel
Harman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description & Requirements
About the roleThe Trademark Counsel position is responsible for providing legal and/or business support to one or more business divisions, strategic business units ("SBU"), or corporate functions. You will complete critical assignments with little supervision as assigned by manager and senior attorneys and must also have a broad understanding of HARMAN's business objectives. This position will primarily support with the following: management of the global trademark portfolio and enforcement including, but not limited to prosecution, maintenance, clearances, oppositions, and infringement opinions. This position will also support with drafting rules for promotions, provide counsel for various marketing matters such as brand licensing, social media marketing, endorsements, and advertising claims, and prepare/draft/review/revise legal documents, and research/analyze legal issues and factual situations. Work is primarily driven by assignment of tasks/projects from a more senior attorney. Trademark Prosecution, maintenance, and clearance experience is required.
Your TeamThis position will work closely and strategically with manager, paralegals, and senior attorneys.
What You Will DoAssist with managing the global trademark portfolio including, but not limited to prepare, draft, and file documents for global trademark prosecution matters, maintenance, and oppositions, including, but not limited to communicate regularly with outside counsel and internal clients to file trademark applications, report and respond to Office Actions, filing Declarations of Use, Statements of Use, renewals, and file opposition proceedings and file/defend cancellations; assess adequacy of specimens for amendments to allege use/statements of use and evidence in support of trademark proceedings.
Conduct global trademark searches; analyze and report search results.
Counsel clients regularly on various global trademark matters and may include copyright matters or other intellectual property.
Draft and respond to cease and desist letters.
Assist with brand enforcement including global anti-counterfeiting raids, investigations, and seizures.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements including master services, statements of work, licensing, marketing, and vendor agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys.
Provide practical, creative legal advice on a broad range of topics as assigned by senior attorneys in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
Assist with corporate, MD&A, special projects, and other legal matters as requested.
Promptly and effectively address legal risks and communicate to more senior legal colleagues within the legal department and the business in a timely manner.
Collaborate with other legal and compliance staff and organizational partners to develop, update and maintain templates, negotiation resources, processes, and playbooks.
Contribute to development and implementation of innovative ways to scale commercial legal processes.
Coordinate and communicate with in-house domestic and international law firms and agencies/business units.
Able to translate legal issues for primary business clients and explain in a comprehensible manner; possesses diplomacy skills.
What You NeedThe candidate should have a Juris Doctor (or equivalent in jurisdiction) and admitted to practice law and in good standing in the United States.
Must be able to demonstrate a basic level of analytic and project management skills, task-focused, works on own initiative to get things done, is able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
3+ years of relevant (generally in-house or law firm) experience.
Also 2-3 years of trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement experience.
What is Nice to HaveCalifornia attorney license in good standing.
Substantial experience with managing a global trademark portfolio and conducting global trademark clearances.
Experience with anti-counterfeiting and marketing issues.
Previous experience as an in-house practitioner.
What Makes You EligibleBe willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work Hybrid in office in Northridge, CA, Richardson, Texas, or Novi, Michigan. This is a hybrid position, not a full remote role.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We OfferAccess to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Tuition Reimbursement.
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
Pay TransparencyUSD 100,125 - USD 146,850
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
BenefitsHARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Important Notice: Recruitment ScamsPlease be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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About the roleThe Trademark Counsel position is responsible for providing legal and/or business support to one or more business divisions, strategic business units ("SBU"), or corporate functions. You will complete critical assignments with little supervision as assigned by manager and senior attorneys and must also have a broad understanding of HARMAN's business objectives. This position will primarily support with the following: management of the global trademark portfolio and enforcement including, but not limited to prosecution, maintenance, clearances, oppositions, and infringement opinions. This position will also support with drafting rules for promotions, provide counsel for various marketing matters such as brand licensing, social media marketing, endorsements, and advertising claims, and prepare/draft/review/revise legal documents, and research/analyze legal issues and factual situations. Work is primarily driven by assignment of tasks/projects from a more senior attorney. Trademark Prosecution, maintenance, and clearance experience is required.
Your TeamThis position will work closely and strategically with manager, paralegals, and senior attorneys.
What You Will DoAssist with managing the global trademark portfolio including, but not limited to prepare, draft, and file documents for global trademark prosecution matters, maintenance, and oppositions, including, but not limited to communicate regularly with outside counsel and internal clients to file trademark applications, report and respond to Office Actions, filing Declarations of Use, Statements of Use, renewals, and file opposition proceedings and file/defend cancellations; assess adequacy of specimens for amendments to allege use/statements of use and evidence in support of trademark proceedings.
Conduct global trademark searches; analyze and report search results.
Counsel clients regularly on various global trademark matters and may include copyright matters or other intellectual property.
Draft and respond to cease and desist letters.
Assist with brand enforcement including global anti-counterfeiting raids, investigations, and seizures.
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements including master services, statements of work, licensing, marketing, and vendor agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys.
Provide practical, creative legal advice on a broad range of topics as assigned by senior attorneys in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
Assist with corporate, MD&A, special projects, and other legal matters as requested.
Promptly and effectively address legal risks and communicate to more senior legal colleagues within the legal department and the business in a timely manner.
Collaborate with other legal and compliance staff and organizational partners to develop, update and maintain templates, negotiation resources, processes, and playbooks.
Contribute to development and implementation of innovative ways to scale commercial legal processes.
Coordinate and communicate with in-house domestic and international law firms and agencies/business units.
Able to translate legal issues for primary business clients and explain in a comprehensible manner; possesses diplomacy skills.
What You NeedThe candidate should have a Juris Doctor (or equivalent in jurisdiction) and admitted to practice law and in good standing in the United States.
Must be able to demonstrate a basic level of analytic and project management skills, task-focused, works on own initiative to get things done, is able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
3+ years of relevant (generally in-house or law firm) experience.
Also 2-3 years of trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement experience.
What is Nice to HaveCalifornia attorney license in good standing.
Substantial experience with managing a global trademark portfolio and conducting global trademark clearances.
Experience with anti-counterfeiting and marketing issues.
Previous experience as an in-house practitioner.
What Makes You EligibleBe willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work Hybrid in office in Northridge, CA, Richardson, Texas, or Novi, Michigan. This is a hybrid position, not a full remote role.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We OfferAccess to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Tuition Reimbursement.
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
Pay TransparencyUSD 100,125 - USD 146,850
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
BenefitsHARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and caregiver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Important Notice: Recruitment ScamsPlease be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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