Trademark Paralegal

Kao Corporation • Cincinnati, OH

155d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Reporting to our Senior Counsel, you will review external communications to ensure compliance with trademark requirements and applicable laws and regulations. You will also conduct preliminary research for and/or liaise with external counsel for availability and/or registrability of trademarks for use in product sales/packaging, advertising, promotions, and digital/social media communication to ensure that the company is not infringing on other company or individual trademarks. You will support General Counsel on corporate secretarial and corporate governance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in similar industry, law firm, or corporate legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Review all external communications before release, including packaging/label copy, press releases, social media posts (including influencer content), advertisements (consumer and trade), and other marketing materials.
• Advise marketing organization on compliance with trademark, legal and policy requirements concerning marketing campaigns and activities.
• Coordinate searches regarding the availability of desired trademarks, including the initial and full searches, and coordinate filings, applications, etc. with the global corporate trademarks department and outside counsel, and communicate with outside counsel to check risks to company related to trademarks.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to review instructions, warnings/cautions, and claims copy related to personal care products to ensure appropriateness for global application.
• Maintain filing system and help prepare legal documents, including contracts, and corporate governance documents.
• Manage associated administrative tasks, including invoice coordination with the global corporate trademarks department and outside counsel.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401(k) plus company match
• 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick)
• Reasonable salary range of $60,000 - $70,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees