Legal Brand Protection Manager
helenoftroy

El Paso, Texas

Posted in Manufacturing and Production


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Job Info


Join our Shared Services Team at Helen of Troy as a Legal Brand Protection Manager and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including our 8 leadership brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

Look around you at home, and you'll find us everywhere:

In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a need challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent.

What You'll be doing:

The main purpose of the role is to lead the implementation of Helen of Troy's worldwide brand protection and enforcement strategy for its intellectual property portfolio, including such brands as OXO, Hydro Flask, and PUR. The Legal Brand Protection Manager will lead, develop, and implement intellectual property protection actions in conjunction with the Company's Assistant General Counsel. This role requires an individual who is accustomed to working independently with minimal direction from their manager. Duties of this role include handling all functions involved in carrying out against counterfeit consumer goods with a consistent track record and thorough understanding of intellectual property laws.

  • Utilize a thorough understanding of U.S. and foreign patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to propose and execute efficient solutions for all business units
  • Primary contact with outside brand protection vendors, investigators, law enforcement, and customs
  • Assist in reviewing suspected counterfeit products and gather relevant evidence
  • Work closely with the Helen of Troy office of general counsel on legal actions related to brand protection efforts
  • Prepare and present internal trainings to all business units related to brand protection efforts
  • Up to 20% domestic and international travel


Skills needed to be successful in this role:

  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction from supervisor, think analytically, and promptly resolve problems with effective solutions
  • Clear and concise writing abilities for reports and internal communications
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills


Minimum Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school, active law license in the State of Texas. Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Intellectual Property law required in either in a law firm or in-house corporate setting. Or:
  • Intellectual Property paralegal with a bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience preferred in handling patents, trademarks, and/or brand protection in either a law firm or in-house corporate setting
  • Law Firm or in-house corporate experience
  • Thorough understanding of U.S. and foreign intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade dress
  • Proficiency with MS Office products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) and other internal software platforms as needed
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis


Preferred Qualifications

  • Admission to practice before the USPTO


Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.



Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.



We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000 #LI-DNP.

Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.

We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.


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