IP Law Programme

Thinkof; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A technology firm is looking for an IP Law Programme specialist to manage trademark operations remotely within the EU. The role involves reviewing applications, ensuring compliance, and collaborating directly with legal representatives across Europe. Ideal candidates should have completed the IP Law Programme at EUIPO and have experience with trademark classifications. Flexible engagement structures are available, making it possible to start part-time or on contract with opportunities for a longer-term role.

Servicios

Opportunity to lead trademark strategy

Direct collaboration with company leadership

Flexible engagement structure

Formación

• Experienced with European Union trademark applications and formalities.
• Strong attention to detail and version control discipline.
• Comfortable with communications across Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Review trademark applications for accuracy.
• Communicate with applicants and legal representatives.
• Maintain docketing and deadlines for filings.
• Track competitor filings and prepare risk notes.

Conocimientos

Examining trademark applications

Strong understanding of Nice Classification

Excellent written English

Highly organized with docketing management

Educación

Completed IP Law Programme at EUIPO

Herramientas

Trademark portfolio reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: IP Law Programme

Type: Contract

Location: Remote EU Union Only.

Company Description

Thinkof empowers organizations and individuals through innovative technology solutions, including tech-enabled staffing, AI-driven products, robust cybersecurity platforms, and engaging social media experiences.

About Us

Thinkof is a growing technology and IT services company focused on innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. We are currently engaged in trademark matters and are seeking a skilled attorney to support our brand protection strategy.

Role Description

We are hiring an IP operations specialist to run trademark filing operations and examination readiness in EU. You will manage intake, classification, formalities checks, evidence organization, and communications with counsel so our portfolio stays clean, defensible, and fast moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Review trademark applications for formalities, identification of goods and services, and classification accuracy
• Support responses to office actions focused on formalities and absolute grounds style issues including descriptiveness and clarity
• Communicate directly with applicants and legal representatives and coordinate with outside counsel and local agents
• Maintain docketing and deadlines for filings, responses, renewals, and opposition timelines
• Prepare filing packets, evidence folders, and internal approval summaries for each mark
• Create and maintain standard templates for goods and services wording, specification cleanup, and portfolio reporting
• Own portfolio data hygiene across systems and ensure consistent naming conventions for Thinkof marks
• Track competitor filings and prepare short risk notes for internal review
• Support settlement and coexistence workflow administration by organizing communications, versions, and approvals

Qualifications

• Completed the IP Law Programme within the Operations Department at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
• Experience examining European Union trademark applications including formalities, classification, and absolute grounds for refusal
• Strong understanding of Nice Classification and goods and services identification principles
• Comfortable communicating directly with applicants and legal representatives across Europe
• Excellent written English with strong attention to detail and version control discipline
• Highly organized with proven docketing and deadline management

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting EUIPO oppositions and procedural workflows
• Familiarity with trademark portfolio reporting and docketing tools
• Experience coordinating with counsel across multiple jurisdictions

Work type

• Remote preferred
• Europe hours with some overlap for U.S. communications as needed

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead trademark strategy for a growing brand

Direct collaboration with company leadership

Flexible engagement structure (contract or part-time initially, with potential for ongoing counsel role)