Trademark Attorney - Legal Counsel

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity (2 days a week in the office) for a Trademark Attorney to be based in one of the following Schneider Electric Hub locations: United States - Raleigh; Boston/Foxboro/Andover; Nashville; Dallas; Chicago or France - Paris; Grenoble or the UK - London.

As a Trademark Attorney, you will join a talented, collaborative, and diverse group of in-house attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals in a team-oriented environment within the company's Global Trademark & Brand Protection Team to support trademark portfolio management and strategy for Schneider Electric's businesses worldwide.

This role will report to the Global Head of Trademark and Brand Protection in Schneider Electric.

Roles & Responsibilities:


* Oversee and manage global trademark portfolios for various lines of business in collaboration with the team


* Manage trademark filing, prosecution, and maintenance actions


* Review office actions and provide appropriate response strategies to internal business clients


* Perform, review and analyze trademark clearance search investigations and provide legal opinions and business risk analysis and advice to internal business and marketing clients


* Review trademark watch notices and provide legal advice and recommendations on appropriate actions


* Monitor, investigate and provide strategic legal advice and support to internal business and marketing clients on trademark and copyright infringement


* Provide strategic legal and reputational risk advice to internal business and marketing managers for development and implementation of new products and services


* Participate in the creation and drafting of global trademark policies and procedures


* Collaborate in defining and implementing brand and trademark usage best practices and guidelines


* Investigate and research online brand abuse findings and coordinate with internal business and marketing teams on appropriate response strategies and actions


* Liaise with global network of outside counsel and agents in regards to trademark portfolio filings, prosecution, and maintenance


* Provide support on strategic brand and legal advice and due diligence to internal business and marketing teams on acquisitions, divestitures, and brand migrations

For this U.S.

based position, the expected compensation range is $117,600 - $176,400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.

Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level.

Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, visi...