Counsel, Intellectual Property, China

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

Role Purpose

The Counsel, Intellectual Property role will be responsible for intellectual property questions arising from within his or her client businesses of NBCUniversal, including UPI, UP&E, UBR, CNBC and others business teams in China.

Job Responsibility
• Work closely with China business teams to collect their concerns and needs in relation to IP clearance, registrations and enforcement
• Support and coordinate anti-Counterfeit and IP Enforcement actions in China, including arranging actions with law enforcement authorities, supervising the external agencies and evaluating the outcomes
• Provide daily advice and counseling to China business teams on trademark, copyright, domain name and related IP rights questions
• Assist with trademark clearance, filings, prosecution, and related evidence collection
• Responsible for database management of IP portfolio and enforcement matters and generating reports
• Responsible for online enforcement activities, including identifying and investigating targets, coordinating with agencies and platforms to maintain IP protection mechanism for the growth of our business
• Develop strategies to address IP protection challenges in China and constantly improve enforcement efficiency under supervision of IP Director
• Communicate with and manage outside counsel independently and under supervision of IP Director
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with government/regulatory bodies, online platforms and other external stakeholders independently and under supervision of IP Director

Qualifications

Qualification/Requirements
• At least 5-7 years of IP, particularly trademark related experience in trademark prosecution works and IP Enforcement works at the law firm(s) or in-house corporate legal department.
• University degree in Law, and PRC Bar qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of current Chinese intellectual property laws, regulations, and legal landscape, and stay up-to-date on the enforcement trends, challenges and best practices
• Willing to engage in regular discussions with colleagues and IP practitioners to gather insights and feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills and bilingual communication (verbal and written) are essential

Desired Characteristics
• Strong business acumen is a valuable asset
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Experience in entertainment and/or IP licensing industries preferred

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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