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Senior Legal Officer (IP, Licensing & Brand Protection)


Responsibilities:

- To apply, maintain and update the Group’s trademark registrations, including attending to the application, renewal, license recordal, etc.;
- To apply, maintain and update the Group’s domain registrations;
- To handle intellectual property infringements, whether as complainant or respondent;
- To check and review the invoices from various trademark agents for IP matters;
- To conduct various searches to check and ascertain all graphic designs are available to be used on products;
- To handle the agreements for 3rd party suppliers, franchisees, 3rd party licensees;
- To draft/review license agreements, and arrange execution of the same;
- To prepare and provide the licensees with relevant certifications to facilitate them the smooth use of the trademarks;
- To review and obtain approval of product designs and marketing plans; and
- To keep close contact with the licensees to understand their operations avoid misuse of the Group’s trademarks;
- To draft/review agreements for each marketing campaign, such as endorsement agreement, collaboration agreements, etc.;
- To draft/review other ad hoc agreements, such as confidentiality & non-disclosure agreements, services agreements with external designers, etc.

Requirements:

- Degree holder in Legal or related discipline, professional qualifications and work experience in trademark agents, professional consultancies and law firms preferred
- At least 6 years of experience in related field
- Independent, self-motivated, positive and proactive
- A team player who is dynamic, detailed-minded, results-driven and able to work under pressure
- Be part of the decision-making process at various stages, from product design through to supply chain through to retail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent command in spoken and written English, Chinese and Mandarin (a plus)
- Immediate availability preferred






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