Develop and implement strategic plans for the global IP portfolio
Oversee trademark and patent management activities, including clearance, registration, enforcement, litigation, and anti-counterfeiting initiatives on a worldwide scale
Draft, review, and negotiate complex IP agreements such as technology transfer, licensing, joint development, and research collaborations
Advise and support cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, marketing, product, licensing, engineering) with business-oriented IP guidance
Lead and manage the IP legal team and external counsel/vendors, overseeing budget, resource allocation, and team development

Juris Doctor (JD) and a USPTO bar registration required
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain a limited corporate counsel license in Pennsylvania
Minimum 12 years of experience in intellectual property, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, including in-house legal department experience (preferably at a consumer-packaged goods company) or relevant law firm experience
In-depth knowledge of global IP, trademarks, and patent laws and regulations
Strong experience in defending IP claims, managing disputes, and providing risk management advice
Capacity to operate both autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary legal and business team environment
Excellent oral and written communication, research, and analytical skills.

Director, Global Trademark & Patents

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