Trademark Specialist

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries.

SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm and has a secondary listing on the NASDAQ OMX in Helsinki.

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You will interact with Marketing and external trademark attorneys throughout the world on a daily basis and perform a variety of different tasks. Placement preferably in Stockholm.

About the position
Coordinatation of trademark and domain name portfolios

Coordination of brand protection: counterfeited products, opposing infringing third party registrations and online infringements.

Filing and prosecution of trademark and domain name registrations applications

Assist, guide and train Marketing department in trademark related issues

You will coordinate the trademark and domain name portfolios including research the availability of marks by accessing available databases or utilizing outside search firms; prepare appropriate applications and other registration documents; collect the necessary deposit materials and fees; research infringements; create and implement proper trademark use programs; and be a vital team member in litigation, discovery and trial preparation.

An important part of the responsibility is also to coordinate and monitor brand infringement, including counterfeited products, opposing infringing third party registrations and online brand infringements. As you will be the link between marketing you will continuously assist, guide and train Marketing department in trademark related issues.

You must be organized, able to prioritize, pay attention to detail and know how to meet deadlines. He or she will follow trademark law developments and changes, and use judgment based on this knowledge. The trademark paralegal specialist is an invaluable asset to a trademark and IP team and the position provides a great opportunity for hands-on experience.

Your Qualification
Preferably university degree in Marketing and/or Law

Good English skills: both writing and speaking

Experience in coordination of trademark/domain portfolio

Experience in Brand protection, e.g. online brand infringements and/or counterfeits

Send your application no later than
13th of april 2015

For more information, please contact
Daniel Moe, Head of IP, phone +46 8 558 564