Global IP & Brand Protection Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time)

Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel on global brand protection matters.
• Review and organize incoming correspondence (including investigations, infringement reports, cease and desist letters, and customs seizures) and provide concise analysis and actionable recommendations to Global IP & BP Manager.
• Consult with manager and provide instructions and allocation of work to vendors and counsel on selected matters.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of enforcement matters in our case management database, ensuring all data is properly documented and accessible.
• Create and manage new matters in the database, ensuring proper references are communicated to counsel and proper email routing is used for automated docketing and uploads.
• Create quarterly reports on enforcement data for Americas, Pacific and EIMEA key stakeholders.
• Develop an annual report summarizing key enforcement activities, financial data, and regional strategies for global leadership review.
• Participate in strategic calls with vendors focused on online enforcement initiatives.
• Review and approve invoices from outside counsel, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budget expectations.

• Legal background with 5+ years of experience in IP and Brand Protection.
• Global IP and Brand Protection experience required. Must be comfortable working with international counsel and foreign authorities across multiple regions.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage high volumes of correspondence and synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel, for reporting and presentations.
• Experience with matter management systems or IP/Brand Protection databases; familiarity with e-billing platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Broad knowledge of IP laws, regulations, and registration requirements.

Our "Why"

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple: we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 90% of our employees experience a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 78% of our team believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 94% employee engagement as of the January 2025 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company!"

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!

#PositiveLastingMemories

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!