Intellectual Property Support Administrator

Join our Peanuts Worldwide team to make us part of your story! Peanuts Worldwide is splashed across the world with the characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property, owned 80% by the Sony Group and 20% by the family of Charles M. Schulz. First introduced to the world in 1950 in the Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV, fans of all ages celebrate the brand around the world through thousands of consumer products, amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. Peanuts recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary with worldwide exhibitions and activities, collaborations, digital marketing campaigns, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Peanuts Worldwide is seeking an Intellectual Property Support Administrator to join our dedicated team, providing crucial support to our Peanuts Worldwide group! Reporting directly to the SVP of Business & Legal Affairs, this role will play a key part in building and protecting on a global basis the Peanuts brand. As the Intellectual Property Support Administrator, the candidate will specialize in global brand protection and enforcement and anti‑counterfeiting efforts for consumer goods and services and media. This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the NYC office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with brand protection and anti‑piracy enforcement, and monitor and verify overall anti‑counterfeiting measures Maintain and administer various brand enforcement strategies including preparing draft letters and takedown notices from templates Manage and administer domestic and international customs clearance requests including liaising with account executives, agents and licensees Assist Business & Legal Affairs team and liaise with outside legal counsel in supporting trademark opposition and cancellation actions, supporting and updating trademark and copyright infringement and other enforcement actions, collecting and organizing information and materials from various sources, communicating with internal stakeholders Take ownership of assignments related to intellectual property processes, manage timelines, and ensure deadlines are met in a fluid and fast‑paced global work environment Additional responsibilities may be assigned Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include: Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate or other relevant certification required with a strong interest in intellectual property Experience working in the Licensing or Intellectual Property field an asset Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple complex, confidential files and to provide excellent service to internal and global clients Ability to work easily with changing priorities, timelines and processes, and to prioritize workload and problem‑solve Extensive computer and database experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required High competency level for computer literacy and agility working with cloud‑based software applications We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.” Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident and hospital indemnity insurance Short‑term & long‑term disability plans Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave 401(k) Plan with pre‑tax, Roth and after‑tax options and company match with immediate vesting Education assistance and student loan programs Other Programs Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility) Matching gift program A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs) Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after‑tax payroll deductions) Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co