Global Trademark Specialist

The role manages intellectual property work centered on trademarks for the company group. Responsibilities include domestic and international trademark searches, applications, registration and maintenance, renewals, and responses to trademark infringement matters.

The position supports development and management of a global trademark portfolio in coordination with domestic and international business divisions, overseas group companies and overseas agents. It also covers domain-name administration, copyright and design matters, preparation and review of trademark-related agreements, and responding to inquiries from business divisions and related companies.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience in domestic trademark searches and application practice, at least three years of experience in foreign trademark application practice, and a patent attorney qualification. Business-level English is required for email and meeting communications with overseas agents.

Experience in an in-house intellectual property department, trademark practice at a global company, a patent or law firm, trademark disputes or infringement response, contract preparation and review, or work with overseas subsidiaries or offices is welcomed.

The position is part of the Legal Department, which consists of a Legal Group and a Trademark Group and has 11 members overall. The Trademark Group has three members, two of whom also handle legal work, plus one temporary staff member.

The employment type is regular employee. Salary is determined through consultation. The work location is associated with the company headquarters in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The role offers exposure to trademark matters across Japan and other countries and regions, with potential expansion into legal work, overseas experience or transfer to another department depending on the employee's preference and suitability.