We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARY:Our employees worldwide are committed to great brands such as Nespresso, Petfinder, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, San Pellegrino, DiGiorno, Coffee Mate, Purina, and more. The best of Legal professionals think ahead of the business needs. You’re proactive—regularly lending a hand to what we need before we need it, while keeping the organization compliant with standards and practices. You know all the ins and outs—many of the details most of us will never know. You’ll surround yourself with teams and projects that are making history in the pet care and consumer product industries. We’re leaning on you for those details that make an immeasurable difference in every area of what we do.As a member the Intellectual Property Counsel (Trademark) team, you’ll ensure that Nestlé’s Brand Intellectual Property assets are strategically developed, appropriately managed, and sufficiently protected to support our business. You’ll work in close collaboration with U.S. based Brand IP team and the Nestlé global Brand IP organization.
Work in close collaboration with U.S. business teams, Brand & Marketing Properties team at Nestlé HQ in Vevey, Switzerland and commercial legal departments
Act as point of contact for legal and business teams to provide general legal advice on Intellectual Property matters (trademark, copyright, trade dress, design patents, social media, and domain names)
Ensure that the Global Brand IP policies and guidelines are consistently applied
Manage the IP portfolios (primarily trademark), including:
Managing trademark clearance, providing clients with trademark availability and infringement analysis and risk mitigation strategies. Manage budget for trademark clearance
Support prosecution of trademark applications and design patents
Manage U.S. Trademark Office enforcement/defense in close collaboration with Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, and HQ legal teams
Review, draft, and manage 3rd party agreements relating to trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, and designs
Analyze and advise business on potential trademark and copyright infringement issues within the social media, advertising, and e-commerce context
Manage the design patent portfolios, including: attending client meetings to ensure early clearance of proposed packaging and product designs and preparation of design patent applications
Develop and implement client education, training, and subject matter guidelines in order to build IP awareness within the organization
Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in good standing in the United States
7+ years of professional trademark legal experience
Other
Experience working in-house preferred
Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.The approximate pay range for this position is $160,000.00 to $238,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) .REQUISITION ID:301680It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programsReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
