Job Description

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Life at Grab

At Grab, every Grabber is guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles - the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility. These principles guide and help us make decisions as we work to create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia.

Get to know the Team

The Legal IP team is responsible for overseeing the Grab group's IP portfolio and safeguarding the same worldwide. Our team is made up of 10 members reporting to our General Counsel. Within the IP team, we have TMT specialists, patent specialists, trademark specialists, etc. The Legal IP team members work closely together to ensure that the Grab group's tech assets are protected through both registered and unregistered IP rights. If you are looking for a pleasant work environment with great growth opportunities, then you should join our team!

Get to know the Role

We are looking for an IP Enforcement Specialist, who will focus mainly on protecting Grab group's IP assets from unauthorized third-party use. We believe a successful candidate has strong attention to detail and strong analytical skills, to be successful with investigations and research. This role is required because Grab's IP are some of Grab's key assets which Grab has spent considerable resources on developing. In return, you will get an opportunity to be exposed to various types of matters, which will lead to continuous personal and career growth.

The Day-to-Day Activities

Manage domain name dispute matters, including UDRP and URS or equivalent proceedings

Conduct research on IP infringements and counterfeits on marketplaces, social media, app stores, and other new and emerging online areas of the internet as well as potential IP infringements as directed by attorneys

Issue takedown notices and/or cease and desist letters as necessary

Review, organize and maintain a log of relevant evidence

Work with law enforcement agencies for takedowns where necessary

Assist to continuously reviewing and improving Grab's worldwide brand and content protection strategy and enforcement program, including sourcing for good vendors, tools and/or systems

Communicate with internal business stakeholders regarding online content & IP infringements

Manage communications and instructions to Grab's online enforcement vendors

Manage case/matter docketing, including creating and maintaining records, and docketing email correspondence and documents on IP Management System (Foundation IP)

Assist in the preparation of supporting documents for IP prosecution and procure signatures from internal and external stakeholders where required.

Attend to billings, budgeting and expenses monitoring

Collaborate on other IP / TMT projects or matters (e.g. copyright or patent prosecution matters, trademark clearance searches, etc) as needed

The Must-Haves

At least 4 years experience in IP-related matters, preferably with experience in brand enforcement practices at a law firm and/or in-house legal team

Diploma/Degree holder, preferably with intellectual property modules as part of the course.

Strong internet digital skills; tech-savvy is a must

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint)

Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision as well as to spot issues and escalate as needed

Strong attention to detail and strong analytical skills, to be successful with investigations

Good organizational and time management skills; this position will handle a high volume caseload, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment is required

The Nice-to-Haves

Experience in negotiating buy-side technology procurement contracts, or general contract negotiation experience with an interest in developing skills to support technology procurement transactions.

Our Commitment

We recognize that with these individual attributes come different workplace challenges, and we will work with Grabbers to address them in our journey towards creating inclusion at Grab for all Grabbers.