Assistant General Counsel, Brand Innovation, Trademarks & IP Strategy

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Your Role: Assistant General Counsel, Trademark & Brand Innovation

As the Assistant General Counsel for Trademark and Brand Innovation, you will be a key member within our global Intellectual Property (IP) team. You will serve as a strategic legal partner, responsible for protecting and strengthening Elanco's valuable portfolio of trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights worldwide. This is a highly collaborative role where you will provide critical counsel to business and legal stakeholders, assess and mitigate risk, and develop creative solutions to complex IP matters, directly contributing to the success of our brands and our mission of enriching life.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal counsel to global business partners on soft IP-related matters, including risk evaluation, mitigation strategies, and due diligence for potential acquisitions.

• Manage the global enforcement of the company’s IP rights, including overseeing anti-counterfeiting measures, handling disputes, cease and desist correspondence, and UDRP/TTAB proceedings.

• Draft and negotiate a variety of IP-related agreements, such as coexistence, consent, and settlement agreements.

• Oversee all aspects of the global trademark and copyright portfolio, including conducting and reviewing searches, advising on procurement, and managing outside counsel.

• Educate and advise legal and business stakeholders on intellectual property fundamentals, trends, and developments.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Juris Doctor with an active State Bar registration in good standing.

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in trademark and copyright law, either in-house or at a law firm.

• Top Skills: Deep expertise in global trademark portfolio management and enforcement, coupled with the ability to provide strategic, risk-based counsel to senior business leaders.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in a scientific field, particularly chemistry or biochemistry.

• Experience in the animal health, crop science, or pharmaceutical industry.

• USPTO registration as a Patent Attorney.

• Previous in-house legal experience.

• Strong business acumen and a collaborative mindset.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10%

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

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