Legal Counsel IP Trademarks and Copyrights

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Sonova we are looking for a Legal Counsel IP (Trademarks & Copyright) to join our growing legal team. This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to shape and support Sonovas global IP strategy ensuring our brand content and creative assets are protected worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Advise internal stakeholders on trademark and copyright issues globally including brand clearance and usage.
Manage and oversee global trademark portfolios including filing prosecution renewals and oppositions.
Identify and address infringement and counterfeit issues; coordinate enforcement actions with external counsel.
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (e.g. licensing co-branding and content use agreements).
Support marketing and product teams in developing legally sound brand and communication strategies.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in IP law and assess business impact.
Collaborate with external IP law firms to ensure high-quality cost-effective legal support.
Help build IP awareness across the company through internal training and policy development.

Your Profile

Masters degree in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property.
Qualified attorney in at least one key jurisdiction (EU country Switzerland UK or Ireland).
45 years of proven experience in IP law preferably both in private practice and in-house.
Solid experience handling international trademark portfolios and enforcement.
Familiarity with copyright law and commercial use of creative assets across channels.
Strong commercial sense and ability to deliver practical business-oriented legal advice.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English (any other language is a plus).
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

We kindly invite candidate to submit their CV in English

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.

Sabrina Bortolussi Talent Acquisition Manager is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter CV references and certificates) via our online application platform.

At Sonova we are looking for a Legal Counsel IP (Trademarks & Copyright) to join our growing legal team. This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to shape and support Sonovas global IP strategy ensuring our brand content and creative assets are protected worldwide.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvi...

Key Responsibilities

Advise internal stakeholders on trademark and copyright issues globally including brand clearance and usage.
Manage and oversee global trademark portfolios including filing prosecution renewals and oppositions.
Identify and address infringement and counterfeit issues; coordinate enforcement actions with external counsel.
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (e.g. licensing co-branding and content use agreements).
Support marketing and product teams in developing legally sound brand and communication strategies.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in IP law and assess business impact.
Collaborate with external IP law firms to ensure high-quality cost-effective legal support.
Help build IP awareness across the company through internal training and policy development.

Your Profile

Masters degree in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property.
Qualified attorney in at least one key jurisdiction (EU country Switzerland UK or Ireland).
45 years of proven experience in IP law preferably both in private practice and in-house.
Solid experience handling international trademark portfolios and enforcement.
Familiarity with copyright law and commercial use of creative assets across channels.
Strong commercial sense and ability to deliver practical business-oriented legal advice.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English (any other language is a plus).
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

We kindly invite candidate to submit their CV in English

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.

Sabrina Bortolussi Talent Acquisition Manager is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter CV references and certificates) via our online application platform.

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About Company

Sonova International

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