Legal Counsel IP Trademarks and Copyrights
Legal Counsel IP Trademarks and Copyrights
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08-09-2025
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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
Employment Type
Full Time
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