Manager, Hub - IP (Trademarks)
Haleon · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 1d ago
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The Manager, Hub - IP (Trademarks) will support Haleon's global trademarks legal function by managing and coordinating trademark-related legal activities across the brand lifecycle. The role will partner closely with internal trademark attorneys, marketing, innovation, regulatory and business teams, and external counsel to support trademark clearance, filing, prosecution, portfolio management, enforcement coordination and legal risk assessment across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires strong trademark legal expertise, operational discipline, sound judgement, effective stakeholder management and consistently high attention to detail in a fast-paced global consumer healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities Trademark Portfolio, Clearance & Risk Assessment - Support global trademark portfolio activities, including trademark clearance, filing coordination, prosecution tracking, renewals coordination and portfolio maintenance.
- Conduct and coordinate preliminary trademark searches, screening reviews and availability assessments in collaboration with internal and external counsel.
- Review, analyse and summarise trademark search reports, identifying potential legal or commercial risks for escalation to the relevant trademark attorney.
- Review trademark watch notices and determine which results require escalation to the relevant trademark attorney.
- Coordinate trademark filings, office action responses, oppositions, cancellations, coexistence matters and related prosecution activities with external counsel globally.
- Support the drafting, review and management of trademark-related legal documentation, including assignments, coexistence agreements, consent letters, powers of attorney, declarations and related filings.
- Monitor trademark deadlines, prosecution developments and portfolio status across jurisdictions, ensuring timely follow-up and escalation.
- Coordinate with external counsel on the implementation of trademark strategies, legal updates, filings and prosecution activities.
- Maintain accurate and complete trademark portfolio records, including thorough docketing and effective management of documentation and legal correspondence.
- Prepare trademark portfolio reports, status summaries, dashboards and legal updates for internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Support the development and maintenance of trademark legal templates, guidance notes, standard operating procedures, playbooks and internal knowledge resources.
- Support trademark enforcement and brand protection activities, including watch notice coordination, infringement escalations, online enforcement support and cease-and-desist coordination.
- Assist with trademark due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, licensing arrangements, collaborations and corporate transactions, as required.
- Liaise with marketing, regulatory, business and other internal teams regarding brand name reviews, launch timelines, trademark risks and filing strategies.
- Partner with global legal and business stakeholders to align trademark protection strategies with commercial objectives.
Essential:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification
- Additional certification or specialisation in intellectual property law or trademark practice would be advantageous.
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in trademark legal support, trademark prosecution, trademark portfolio management, or intellectual property legal or paralegal functions.
- Strong experience supporting global trademark portfolios within multinational corporations, law firms, consumer healthcare or FMCG organisations, or IP-focused legal teams.
- Experience coordinating trademark filings, oppositions, prosecution matters, enforcement support and portfolio maintenance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in trademark search analysis, risk assessment and trademark-related legal documentation support.
- Prior experience in a shared services or GCC environment supporting global legal teams would be advantageous.
Preferred:
- Strong legal and analytical thinking capability.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to escalate legal risks and sensitive matters appropriately.
- Collaborative, practical and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across global teams and external counsel.
- High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, accountability and ownership.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of global trademark prosecution and portfolio management processes.
- Familiarity with trademark lifecycle management, clearance processes, enforcement coordination and legal documentation management.
- Experience using trademark docketing or IP management systems, such as Anaqua or equivalent tools.
- Ability to review and interpret trademark search reports and identify legal risk considerations for escalation.
- Familiarity with trademark filing and prosecution processes across major jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.
- Strong legal drafting, documentation and contract review capability in relation to trademark matters.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in legal reporting, portfolio tracking and records management is preferred.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Pharma
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2022
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Gurgaon / Gurugram, Haryana
India
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