Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
This role provides direct support to the Global IP Operations Lead and the trademark team in the comprehensive management and maintenance of the organization's intellectual property portfolio. Responsibilities encompass the processing of trademark name and address change recordals, formal document management, trademark record auditing to ensure data integrity, and the development of trademark reports and data analysis to support strategic decision-making. The position also contributes to a variety of intellectual property special projects, supports trademark renewal processes, and plays a key role in the administration of the Anaqua database platform.
Location - Hybrid out of MDLZ global office (location flexible), preferably Bournville, UK
How you will contribute
You will:
- Track company entity changes that require initiation of new recordal projects
- Liaise with third-party agents and vendors on both existing and new recordal projects
- Monitor ongoing recordal projects and participate in routine review meetings
- Assist with the resolution of data discrepancies related to trademark recordals and renewals
- Create trademark reports from Anaqua and provide data analysis
- Assist in monthly trademark audits across all trademark modules in the Anaqua Database
- Serve as a backup for the primary Renewals Administrator during absences
- Assist with formal document preparation and execution
- Assist with database and file room clean-up projects
- Serve as the first-line escalation for all Anaqua Database issues across the team
- Open, manage, and track support tickets for the Anaqua Database through to full resolution
- Perform bulk record updates in the Anaqua Database
What you will bring
Existing function:
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Expertise in Intellectual Property name and/or address recordals and renewals and general trademark management
- Effective project and vendor management skills with the ability to lead complex projects
- Anaqua Database experience and expertise (back-end system management is a plus)
- The ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Attention to detail combined with a proactive attitude
- Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Possible expanded function:
- Direct management of patent and trademark recordal projects
- M&A support
- Enhanced Anaqua Database management
Required Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent job experience
- 3-5 years of trademark recordal related experience
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and working in a role where the scope will change over time based on business needs
- Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and informal networks
- Ability to establish partnerships with key internal support functions and stakeholders
- Instills trust and credibility with partners to influence strategies and tactics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting M&A Due Diligence and Integration of IP Documents and Records
- Experience with Anaqua database management for Trademark Functions including workflow configuration, creation and maintenance of fields, system enhancements, database testing with system updates, records audits, watch services
- Experience developing & implementing TM operational practices including digitization, automation, and/or artificial intelligence
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.
Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen-and happen fast.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
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Skills Required
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent job experience
- 3-5 years of trademark recordal related experience
- Expertise in trademark name and/or address recordals, renewals, and general trademark management
- Anaqua database experience and expertise (back-end system management a plus)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Effective project and vendor management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and proactive attitude; strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration of IP records
- Anaqua database management for trademark functions (workflow configuration, field maintenance, system enhancements, testing, audits, watch services)
- Experience implementing trademark operational practices including digitization, automation, or AI
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is characterized by strong company matching, with some eligible groups also receiving a base company contribution. Feedback suggests negotiated updates at represented sites have further enhanced retirement features.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, life and disability insurance, and tax‑advantaged accounts, supported by wellness and EAP offerings. Onsite or company‑sponsored wellbeing initiatives provide additional day‑to‑day support.
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Parental & Family Support — A published global parental‑leave standard and resources such as lactation/wellness rooms signal structured support for caregivers. Bonding leave for all caregivers and other family‑care supports are highlighted in published materials.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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