Counsel Brand Protection

**YOUR TALENT**:

- Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in Commerical Law or similar field
- At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position in a law firm or inhouse
- Knowledge in Trademark Law and other IP-related Laws
- Awareness of and interest in current landscape of IP Laws and Case Law
- Very good communication and presentation skills, as well as good MS-Office skills
- Fluent in English (both orally and in writing). German, French, Spanish is considered a plus
- Strong analytical skills and good understanding of esp. the European current legal landscape
- Assertiveness, strength of character and a high level of discrection
- Proactive, approachable, reliable, confident, and flexible team player

This opportunity will be available in full time and part time.

**YOUR MISSION**:

- Coordination of and collaboration with Customs, Police and other Law Enforcement Authorities in Germany and further selected countries, to fight counterfeiting and IP infringement
- Management of counterfeit and infringement detention and seizure proceedings in the responsible region
- Coordination and management of a network of IP law firms and agencies to combat counterfeiting and IP infringement
- Coordination and handling of civil, criminal and administrative proceedings with respect to counterfeiting and IP infringement in the responsible region
- Conducting of Law Enforcement trainings in the responsible region
- Management and maintenance of WCO’s (World Customs Organization) IPM database
- Management and maintenance of EUIPO’s (European Union Intellectual Property Office) IPEP database
- Management and maintenance of BuG (Bürger
- und Geschäftskundenportal) database
- Management, maintenance, and development of PUMA’s IP enforcement case management database “iptrac”
- Management of Customs recordals in the responsible region
- Handling of online monitoring and enforcement (elimination of fraudulent websites, social medias, marketplaces, and mobile apps) in the responsible region
- Handling of Google AdWords authorizations of PUMA’s authorized customers
- Handling of customer requests about product authentication
- Research and analysis of IP infringements in media, on exhibitions and markets
- Issuing Cease and Desist notices
- Issuing Letters of Authorizations to entitle PUMA customers to import and sell products in their responsible regions
- Conducting IP training days at PUMA’s subsidiaries abroad
- Assistance and participation in supporting various organizations and committees specialized in lobbying (e.g. Abac-Baan, FESI, INTA, Unifab, Gulf BPG, APM) including participation at the various General Assemblies

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 16,100 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.