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Henkel · 3 days ago

Trademark Paralegal

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Henkel is a company focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, and they are seeking a highly skilled Trademark Paralegal. This role involves managing, protecting, and enforcing Henkel’s trademark portfolio, collaborating with various stakeholders to safeguard brand assets globally.

BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain and update Henkel’s global trademark database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records

Prepare and file trademark applications, renewals, assignments, and recordals with the USPTO and through coordination with foreign counsel

Assist with global clearance projects, including coordinating searches, reviewing results, and reporting to business stakeholders

Monitor and analyze watch notices and online brand protection alerts for potential infringement

Support enforcement strategies, including drafting cease-and-desist letters, coordinating takedowns, and liaising with outside counsel on opposition and cancellation proceedings

Assist with domain name monitoring and enforcement

Act as primary point of contact for marketing, product development, and business teams regarding trademark usage, clearance, and brand protection guidance

Prepare reports and portfolio updates for business leaders and global IP stakeholders

Assist with internal training initiatives and compliance programs related to trademark use and brand protection

Manage global docket of trademark deadlines, including renewals, oppositions, and other prosecution and enforcement actions

Ensure timely filings and communicate key deadlines to attorneys and business partners

Coordinate with outside counsel worldwide on filings, disputes, and budgetary matters

Review invoices, manage accrual reporting, and support budget planning for global trademark spend

Maintain organized and accessible electronic files in compliance with internal guidelines

Qualification

Trademark Portfolio ManagementUSPTO Practice KnowledgeIP Docketing SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsDetail-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Minimum 5 years of in-house or law firm experience in trademark portfolio management, preferably with a global company or law firm managing large, international portfolios

Knowledge of USPTO practice and international systems (Madrid Protocol, WIPO)

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize global deadlines and high-volume work

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Experience with IP docketing and portfolio management software

Experience with SAP or other enterprise systems is a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program

Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement

Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships

Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement