IP Paralegal Job

IP Paralegal

Location:

Zurich, CH, 8005

At , we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

Trademarks play a key role in the business of and are essential for its reputation, brand awareness and customer relationship. Currently, has more than 5000 Trademarks worldwide. The vacant position will serve as an administrative interface between external Trademark hubs and to manage, maintain and execute BC’s Trademark portfolio. The person will closely interact with Brand managers and the marketing department to ensure proper alignment of the Trademark portfolio

Key responsibilities include

• Main interface with our external Trademark hubs to manage the global Trademark Portfolio

• Coordinate with external TM attorneys and internal Brand Managers in preparing and filing trademark applications

• Manage the execution process, notarization and depository of trademark related documents and declarations, including collection of wet ink signatures from authorized signatories of the main trademark holding BC entities, e.g. BC AG

• Support trademark prosecution efforts, including gathering evidence, and registering/renewing trademarks

• Perform trademark searches to help advise on the availability of new names and logos for the Marketing department

• Manage a Third Party Trademark Monitoring system and perform investigations to ensure freedom to operate of our TM portfolio

• Review invoices and assist in cost center allocation and invoice management

• Administrative support to the management of other IP rights, e.g. patents and domains

About you

• Paralegal qualification or a Bachelor degree in law, science or economics

• At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal / assistant in the Legal Department of a multinational company or international law firm

• Highly Proficient in English and German. Spanish or any additional language is a plus

• Excellent skills in MS Office

• Experience in invoice management and SAP

• Excellent Knowledge of international Trademark law and the filing and prosecution process of trademarks

• Good Understanding of Patent law of advantage

• Strong written communication skills and highly proficient in MS Office

• Capable of handling multiple task and projects accurately

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Positive attitude and an open approach

At , we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion.