About Us
Maersk’s award winning Intellectual Property Department is dedicated to protecting and managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio and assets. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, we aim to protect our brands and innovations, manage legal risk, and provide strategic legal advice on a global scale.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Trademark Attorney to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of trademark law and trademark management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the rest of the team, you will play a key role in protecting and managing Maersk’s global trademark portfolio. Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting comprehensive trademark searches and providing clearance opinions and filing strategies
Preparing and filing trademark applications and coordinating national filings with local representatives
Managing our trademark portfolio, including prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, and risk management
Analysing watch results and ensuring Maersk’s assets are appropriately monitored and protected
Managing opposition and cancellation proceedings
Advising Corporate Branding on trademark strategy and ad hoc legal matters
Assisting Corporate Branding, Cyber Security, and Forensics on brand protection matters
Drafting and reviewing trademark-related agreements, including licensing agreements, co-existence agreements, release agreements, consents to use, and cease-and-desist letters
Monitoring developments in trademark law and delivering training to stakeholders globally
Actively contributing to team discussions, goals, and initiatives from a trademark perspective
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will bring trademark expertise together with strong commercial judgment and the ability to work effectively in a global environment. We are looking for someone who has:
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role. Trademark experience is essential.
Experience working in-house in a global organisation or large private practice is preferable
Self-starter, confident, and curious with a positive and service-oriented mindset
Strong business acumen with the ability to exercise sound commercial and legal judgment for resolving complex matters in creative and efficient ways
Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver practical and strategic business advice
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a team as well as independently managing multiple tasks and deadlines
Proficient in trademark management software and databases
Why Join Us
Joining Maersk means becoming part of one of the world's most recognised brands and working with stakeholders across the globe. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, take ownership of your work, and help shape and protect a global brand portfolio. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued, alongside opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role; trademark experience is essential
- Experience working in-house in a global organisation or large private practice
- Proficient in trademark management software and databases
- Experience conducting trademark searches, providing clearance opinions, and developing filing strategies
- Experience managing prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, opposition, and cancellation proceedings
- Experience drafting and reviewing trademark-related agreements, including licensing and co-existence agreements
- Strong business acumen and ability to exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
- Excellent communication skills with ability to deliver practical and strategic business advice
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Self-starter, confident, curious with a positive and service-oriented mindset
What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
