Intellectual Property Coordinator (Contract)

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you!

Job Description:

What will you work on?

The Intellectual Property Coordinator provides administrative support to the IP team.

How will you create impact?

• Review incoming foreign and domestic mail and e-transmissions related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other types of intellectual property; update bibliographic data, docket deadlines, and forward relevant documents to assigned legal personnel.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the VP, Legal Affairs Intellectual Property and the Intellectual Property Team, including coordinating meetings, managing calendars, and tracking critical follow-ups.
• Coordinate action items and meeting notes for product review meetings, collaborating with both internal and external teams to manage these assets.
• Coordinate patent assets, manage submission dates for analyses and applications, and arrange for the execution of declarations and assignments.
• Manage and review monthly docket reports and update all in-house electronic databases and docketing systems with trademark and patent deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs, including liaising with IP associates globally and other team members.
• Manage trademark renewals and new applications in Canada, update renewals docket accordingly for global portfolio, and collect supporting materials and information for filings of renewals.
• Conduct general trademark knock-out searches, facilitate searches for all Global Business Teams, and maintain the internal tracking sheet.
• Review and analyze the Trademark Watch portfolio, providing direct feedback and reports to the Senior Director.
• Manage document legalization, translation, and certification requirements for all global IP and litigation matters.
• Manage the public Patent Website in coordination with the Web Team, tracking issued patents, design registration numbers, and territories quarterly, while updating the Legal Packaging team on any changes or expired patents.
• Create and manage sensitive correspondence, memos, presentations, and other legal documentation.
• Respond to telephone, email, and in-person queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct research and assemble/analyze data for corporate reports and documents.
• Maintain complete file and record management (both physical and electronic) including scanning, copying, and archiving documents to ensure all digital and paper records are accurate and up to date.
• Perform other administrative duties as required, including sending mail/couriers, booking appointments, and supporting daily team workflows.

What are your skills and experience?

• College diploma or equivalent legal administrative work experience and intellectual property experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and proficient in Outlook, Adobe, and Teams
• Knowledge of intellectual property, litigation, and general legal terminology an asset

#LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $18.50 to $25.40 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities#xa; • Flexible Work Hours#xa; • Innovation, Collaboration and Fun#xa; • Comprehensive Benefits#xa; • Other fun Perks!#xa;

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SpinMaster to stay up to date on Spin Master career opportunities.

We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.