Description:
Position: Senior Manager Intellectual Property (IP)
Knowledge and Skill / Qualification Requirements
- LLB or LLM from a recognized university; specialization in Intellectual Property Law preferred.
- 8-9+ years of relevant experience in managing IP for large consumer brands, preferably with in-house experience.
- Strong legal acumen in trademark, copyright, design law and basic understanding of patents.
- Experience with IP enforcement and litigation management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and educate non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a solutions-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
1. General IP Advisory & Training
- Advise stakeholders across business units on trademarks, copyrights, patents, and designs from ideation to execution.
- Lead IP clearance searches for trademarks and marketing assets.
- Review packaging and marketing materials to ensure trademark and copyright compliance.
- Guide marketing and social media teams on risk mitigation in IP usage.
- Conduct periodic IP training and awareness sessions for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance of all external communication with IP norms.
2. IP Enforcement, Contentious IP & IP Management
- Manage end-to-end IP disputes and litigations including strategic planning, operational handling, and external counsel coordination.
- Advise stakeholders on IP risks and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and manage company domain names and social media handles from an IP protection standpoint.
3. Projects, Systems & Collaboration
- Spearhead special projects such as Patent & Design Landscaping and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) updates for the CEO.
- Own the implementation and administration of the IP management tool.
- Continuously evolve IP-related SOPs, policies, and leadership updates.
- Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on IP strategy, risks, and performance.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and propose actionable, time-bound solutions.
- Promote a collaborative approach with cross-functional teams including Branding, Digital, Product, and PR.
4. Budget Management
- Support the legal team in AOP budgeting.
- Track and manage the IP function's external counsel and enforcement spend.
5. Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong partnerships with internal teams across levels and geographies.
- Report regularly to GC and other stakeholders on IP status, matters, and strategies.
- Foster a proactive legal-business relationship built on trust and timely support
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