Trademark & Brand Protection Specialist, Intellectual Property

This is a Full Time Job

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Netflix, we are shaping the future of entertainment because we believe there is a better way to watch. Our international efforts have brought Netflix's service and award-winning content to viewers in over 190 countries. Netflix seeks an experienced trademark and brand protection specialist to help support our expanding portfolio of trademarks related to our house brands and original content (series, films, documentaries, stand-up comedy, kids & family, unscripted, etc.). This role will have broad responsibility with respect to Netflix's global trademark portfolio, including trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement with an emphasis on brand protection.

As a member of the Intellectual Property Team, you will be an integral resource for Netflix's business and production teams. Your expert eye for detail and exceptional organizational talents mean that you're not fazed by a high volume of matters in an environment of constant change. You are excited about the challenge of helping us build out our brand protection needs, and will bring both a deep knowledge of the IP enforcement industry and a strong appetite for bold innovation. You are business-oriented, think outside the box, and challenge long-standing assumptions about how to manage IP. You are adept at pragmatically analyzing risk, and you confidently communicate to executives at all levels. The successful candidate will seek to work in an environment where freedom and responsibility are equally valued, and where passion and curiosity are mandates. The role reports to the Manager, Intellectual Property and is based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and analyze trademark clearances.
• Communicate search results to business stakeholders.
• Assist with all aspects of international and domestic trademark prosecution and maintenance.
• Create and implement enforcement strategies for our house and title brands, including consumer products.
• Develop and deepen relationships with IP enforcement vendors globally.
• Monitor global online marketplaces for infringing consumer products.
• Draft and file takedowns regarding trademarks, and DMCA copyright violations.
• Identify innovative solutions to best achieve our brand protection goals.
• Field and file brand protection take-down requests using third party monitoring tools and marketplace complaint systems.
• Work with customs agencies globally on seizures and other anti-counterfeiting activities.
• Support various legal aspects of Netflix's domain name portfolio.

Requirements:
• BA/BS degree and 7 years of trademark/IP enforcement experience.
• Deep understanding of IP law, including copyright and fair use principles, as well as U.S. and international trademark prosecution and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to work across different cultures and adapt to local norms. Non-english language skills are a plus.
• Tech­-savviness, including proficiency with cloud­-based document and database systems.
• Experience using Saegis, watch service and brand protection tools.
• Clear, concise communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and creative thinking.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects under tight time frames in a fast­-paced environment with a positive and energetic attitude.
• Bias toward collaboration and responsiveness to change, feedback and new ideas.
• Curious and eager to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
• Unparalleled organizational skills and unwavering attention to detail.
• Ability to distill complicated matters and communicate in plain language to a variety of audiences.