IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.
IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.
Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!
Job Description/Requirements
Manager, Legal Affairs will primarily support the management of IMAX’s trademark portfolio, while also supporting administration of IMAX’s patent portfolio and assisting with other departmental tasks and projects
Responsibilities:
Assist in the management of IMAX’s trademark portfolio
Support of global trademark clearance searches, drafting, and filing of trademark applications, including drafting descriptions of goods and services
Support of prosecution and maintenance of foreign trademark applications and registrations
Support global trademark enforcement, including reviewing watch notices, gathering evidence, and assisting with the management of oppositions, cancellations, and potential disputes
Communicate and instruct outside counsel and foreign associates in various jurisdictions regarding trademark-related matters
Provide operational and business assistance on all trademark-related matters, including review of appropriate trademark usage on marketing and advertising materials
Review and assist with all IP-related filings and documents
Maintain and use trademark and patent databases
Manage and assist with patent renewals and payment of maintenance fees
Manage IMAX’s portfolio of domain names, including renewals and dispute resolution
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of trademark experience as a paralegal or trademark specialist/agent (in-house corporate experience is a plus)
High sense of urgency and excellent organization skills required to manage multiple tasks from multiple sources and meet required deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters
Must be independent, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision
Superior written and verbal communication skills required
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Proficient in MS Word and Excel, experience with Power Point is an asset
Experience in managing multiple drafts, revisions of contracts, using comparison software, and maintaining efficient and highly organized paper and electronic filing systems
Our Commitment To You
IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect – one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We’re proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week and requires all employees to adhere to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.
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