Director Intellectual Property

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AsDirectorIntellectualPropertyyouwillbejoiningourLegal àrL(ALICE)locatedinGenevaSwitzerlandisresponsibleforthecentralizedmanagementandcoordinationoftheprotectionofAholdDelhaizesintellectualproperty(IP)assetsandlicenseswithaparticularfocusontrademarks.

Keyfocusareasofyourrole:

• ManageallaspectsoftheIP portfolioofAholdDelhaizeLicensingSà.

• Maintainaccurateandup-to-date dataregardingthedevelopmentenhancement marketingregistrationandprotectionofallCompanyIPassetsincludingthemaintenanceofanIPdatabase.

• InitiateandleadperiodicmeetingswithallstakeholdersacrosstheAholdDelhaizeGroupensuringanaccurateandupdateddatatrailofthesubjectsdiscussedanddecisionsmadeandprovidesupporttotheAholdDelhaizeGroupcompaniesonrelatedIPmatters.

• ResponsiblefortheevaluationandreportingonthecomplianceofCompanyIPassetswithagreedrequirementsasdefinedinthepolicies.

• CoordinateandmanageSwisscorporatelegalaspectsandnon-IPrelatedagreementsunderSwisslawwithoutsidelegalcounsel.

• Budgetaryplanningincludingthereviewandapprovalofsalesfiguresandroyaltyallocation.

• Developandmaintainglobal IP legalpoliciesandprocedureswhileensuringthattheyarefullyalignedwithandcomplementanyfinancefiscalinternalcontrolandadministrativeprocessesandproceduresdevelopedbyGroupTreasury.

• ManagethelocalIP team.

• EnsureconsistentandtimelyreportingtotheALICE Management TeamincludingthedeliveryofkeydataandreportsperiodicallyandatthequarterlyALICEBoardMeetings.

Whatsinitforyou

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We value your well-being both at work and beyond. We enjoy connecting in our office and spend at least three days a week here based on a forty-hour work week.

Plus:

• Attractivebonuses

• Acompetitivepension plan

• 25vacation days

• A laptopandsmartphone

The ingredients you bring

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• Masters degree in law with a specialization in IP or legal experience in IP with an emphasis on trademark law and licensing
• 10 years of experience in an international legal environment gained within a corporate legal department and/or a law firm
• Knowledge of US and EU IP law including basic knowledge of copyright and designs
• Knowledge of the Swiss Code of Obligations and Swiss corporate compliance laws and regulations is a distinct advantage
• Should be confident in all aspects of trademark management such as clearance and availability searching prosecution work managing a license program managing oppositions and infringements effectively managing an IP database etc.
• Working knowledge of domain name management and domain name enforcement
• Knowledge of consumer data privacy laws is a plus
• Knowledge of design marketing and accounting with respect to brands and licensing would also be considered an advantage
• Ability to perform in a complex international environment and build relationships with business colleagues across several corporate departments and operating companies
• Proven ability to effectively and successfully manage an IP team
• Willingness to travel (US / Europe)
• Fluent in English; Knowledge of Dutch and French are a plus