Senior Trademark Manager

Senior Trademark Manager

This role requires being in office up to 4 days per week in either the NYC, Atlanta, or Charlotte office.

Join us as Senior Trademark Manager to take on key responsibilities within a world-class Legal Department.

AIG’s Intellectual Property Group is seeking a Senior Trademark Manager to manage AIG’s global portfolio of trademarks within the Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs (GLCR) department.  This role reports directly to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.

Make your mark in the Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory team.

AIG’s Global Legal, Compliance and Regulatory department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high-quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and AIG policies & procedures.

This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be eligible to participate in AIG’s award-winning pro bono program.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting pre-screening trademark searches and analyzing full trademark searches in the U.S. and globally
• Drafting analysis letters regarding risks and availability of mark(s) for use and registration based on outside counsel opinions.
• Handling all aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution and maintenance, including maintenance of files, preparation and electronic filing of applications, preparation and electronic filing of Office Action responses, documents relating to intent-to-use (e.g., statements of use and extension requests) and post-registration documents (e.g., Sections 8 & 15 Affidavits and renewals)
• Preparing assignments of trademark registrations and applications and electronically filing same with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Maintaining global trademark docket database and managing deadlines with outside counsel
• Reviewing product designs, marketing materials and social media content as requested
• Assisting with IP due diligence in M&A transactions
• Providing support in connection with actual or threatened litigation.
• Assisting with various projects, including developing IP guidelines, processes, and procedures
• Corresponding with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on various IP-related items
• Working across the business units and corporate functions to educate employees about IP and building awareness of AIG’s licensing processes, requirements and key contacts.
• Coordinating notarizations and legalizations with outside vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or corporate law department as a paralegal/legal assistant handling high-level responsibilities on trademark matters, including global portfolio management.
• Detail-oriented self-starter and problem-solver with strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in a multi-task environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and personal responsibility for performing tasks and resolving issues.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign trademark law, policies and processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint