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The Campbell's Company · 20 hours ago

Associate Paralegal, Intellectual Property

USA - NJ - Camden

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $102K/yr

3+ years exp

The Campbell's Company is a well-established brand known for its food products. As an Associate Paralegal in Intellectual Property, you will play a crucial role in protecting the company's iconic brands and managing IP rights, claims, and transactions.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and PoultryRecipesSnack Food

Responsibilities

Support enforcement of Campbell’s IP rights against third-party infringement by monitoring unauthorized uses, developing enforcement strategies, sending cease-and-desist letters, negotiating resolutions, and assisting with litigation or administrative actions

Assist in managing IP claims against the company, including negotiating settlements and supporting litigation or administrative proceedings

Help achieve business goals through negotiating, drafting, and enforcing IP agreements for licensing, acquisitions, divestitures, merchandise programs, and internal corporate agreements

Support trademark clearance, protection, and use by counseling on mark selection, reviewing clearance searches, coordinating filings and renewals with outside counsel, and advising on proper trademark usage

Promote IP awareness, effective communication, and compliance to avoid mistakes and ensure excellence in IP-related processes and policies

Deliver cost-effective legal services through careful budgeting and management of outside counsel and vendors

Qualification

Intellectual Property experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsGlobal trademark managementIP enforcement strategiesBudget managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerProject management

Required

BA/BS from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 3 years of law firm and/or in-house IP experience

Excellent analytical and communication skills (oral and written)

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; proven team player

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to interact effectively with business partners and operate with limited supervision

Preferred

Experience with global trademark portfolio management

Familiarity with IP enforcement strategies and litigation support

Exposure to IP transactions, licensing, and compliance programs

Budget management and vendor oversight experience

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.

Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.

Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.

Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.

Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.