Intellectual Property Counsel - California, United States - Sweegen

Description

At Sweegen, we view health & wellness not just as the powerful outcome of our products, but at the core to every aspect of our business. We specialize in providing solutions that are revolutionizing the food, beverage, pharma and supplement industries. This is made possible by our Creative Team who have patented our nature-derived production processes that are also highly sustainable. Our portfolio, which include taste modulation, taste solutions and our Signature stevia catalog, have been confirmed safe for use by the FDA (GRAS) and certified as non-GMO. We are a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company, and we are excited to add more talent to our team. We are visionaries that share an insatiable curiosity and optimism about the future.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the company's trademark and patent portfolio, including conducting clearance reviews, applying for registrations, and promptly addressing necessary actions to uphold registration status.
• Evaluate and negotiate agreements between the company and clients, business partners, and service providers, such as non-disclosure agreements, professional services contracts, and licensing agreements.
• Develop license agreements to safeguard our intellectual property (IP) assets and facilitate the acquisition of licenses for utilizing IP owned by others in various business ventures.
• Offer counsel and recommendations to managers and business executives on trademarks, patents, copyrights, and branding matters, encompassing clearance searches, strategic planning, and portfolio maintenance.
• Contribute to special projects and conduct legal research as required.

Requirements:

• Profound understanding and practical experience in trademarks, patents, and copyrights, including:
• Counseling on U.S. and international trademark and patent matters, clearance, and prosecution, encompassing analysis of clearance searches and crafting substantive responses to PTO office actions.
• Preparation and submission of trademark and patent applications to the USPTO, including international filings.
• Oversight of domestic and international trademark and patent portfolios, including addressing action items and managing prosecution.
• Preparation for and response to cease-and-desist letters, and handling enforcement matters such as TTAB and PTAB proceedings (oppositions and cancellations), and issues regarding trademark usage on social media platforms.
• Familiarity with copyright law.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with clients, partners, or service providers, preferably including IP licensing/merchandising agreements.
• Knowledge or familiarity with creative review, advertising laws, publicity rights, and social media regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and a demanding workload effectively.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Required qualifications:

• Possession of a Juris Doctor degree and admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in trademark, copyright, and patent law, gained from either a law firm or in-house role.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of the company's structure, mission, goals, and policies promptly.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States of America.