Paralegal Trademarks

Company DescriptionAt Inter IKEA, we do things a little different. We think differently, act differently, and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like habits. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision – to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 80 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us?

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the worldwide IKEA franchisor, with 12 different groups of companies operating IKEA stores and other IKEA sales channels in over 60 different countries across the world, under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems.

The Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance team is part of the Business Performance & Support team at Inter IKEA Systems and has a full range of legal responsibilities and consists of around twenty legal professionals of many different nationalities, backgrounds, cultures and legal expertise areas. Within the legal team, the Intellectual Property team consists of 6 professionals, with a broad scope of responsibilities, including procurement, maintenance and enforcement of the IKEA IP rights, strategies around IP, supporting in IP licensing and other contracts related to IP rights. The team works closely together with legal functions in IKEA Range and IKEA Supply.

Job Description

With IKEA widely recognized as one of the world’s most valuable brands, our extensive trademark portfolio is of course amongst our most important assets, with over 2.000 trademark registered worldwide. We are constantly working to maintain, strengthen and protect our trademark position, all to make sure that the IKEA products and services remain instantly recognizable through the IKEA trademarks.

The role of Paralegal Trademarks is crucial in all of this. Some of your tasks include handling our trademark docketing system and working with the legal counsels in the team to file new trademark applications and renewals, perform trademark searches and review watch notices, prepare documentation in trademark office actions and trademark enforcement matters, screen domain name and IP infringements and perform administrative work in relation to domain names.

About You

You are passionate about trademarks, and you feel at home in a supportive and cooperative legal team dedicated to safeguarding, developing and enhancing the IKEA concept. While you enjoy working alongside others and are open to learning, you can also take initiative and work autonomously. You like to interact with colleagues and stakeholders in a diverse international setting. You are pragmatic and flexible and find joy in seeking out improvements in how we do things.

If that sounds like you, then come and join Inter IKEA!

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be beneficial:

• At least three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience working internationally with trademarks and trademark filings. Certification as trademark attorney (e.g. BMM) is a big plus
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the capability to manage multiple, detailedtasks efficiently while maintaining thorough and accurate records and documentationof all cases
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow up and follow through
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to quickly learnrole-specific software
• Previous experience withinan international firm or corporate environmentis a plus

Additional Information

This role is full-time and based in Delft, the Netherlands.This role sits in the Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance team and reports to the Legal Counsel Manager, Intellectual Property.

To clarify our work from home policy

At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace, with flexibility to work from home.

To describe our culture

Another thing fueling our successis our values-based culture. While we all are unique individuals with endless differences, something we share is our commitment to lead by example, work together, findbetterways and to get things done. We believe in life-long learning, where we all play a part in helping each other (and our business) grow.

Read more about us athttps://www.inter.ikea.com/en/how-we-do-business

Interested? Send us your CV, in English,by 31 May 2025. If possible, please also include a cover letter, we would love to read more about you!