Counterfeit Enforcement Manager at

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya BURN Manufacturing Full time
BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.

BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.

Summary


Burn is looking for a Counterfeit Enforcement Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing and executing counterfeit enforcement strategies on a global scale to ensure all our core brands and intellectual property rights are protected across all our commercial markets.


In this role, the Counterfeit Enforcement Manager will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies to identify, investigate, and combat counterfeit activities related to our organization's intellectual property portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in law enforcement, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for protecting the integrity of our brand.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively collaborate with commercial teams in various domestic markets and implement surveillance programs to monitor online and offline channels for potential counterfeit activities.

Enforcing intellectual property rights, collaborating with enforcement authorities, establishing relationships with customs officials, and staying abreast of brand enforcement practices across all our key commercial markets.

Conduct thorough investigations into reported incidents of counterfeiting, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Use investigative techniques to identify and track counterfeit products or activities.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with government officials and consultations with anti-counterfeit agencies, port authorities, regulatory authorities and police agencies in different markets to reduce the presence of counterfeit enforcement.

Proactively conducting brand awareness training with customs and port officials to intercept illegal shipments of counterfeit products.
Collaborate with government agencies to provide expertise, insights, and recommendations on counterfeit enforcement matters.

Coordinate with commercial and legal teams to gather necessary data and insights to inform well-rounded and impactful responses to an influx of counterfeit in the market.

Conversant with intellectual property, and anti-counterfeit laws to identify potential infringement actions.

Work closely with the commercial and legal team to initiate legal actions against counterfeiters and provide necessary evidence for litigation.

Coordinate with the legal team to proactively register any intellectual property rights that may support a wider scope of enforcement options.

Ability to write white papers that showcase regional thought leadership in nascent legal markets where intellectual property laws are yet to be formulated.


Skills and Experience:

Proven enforcement track record with at least five (5) years' experience successfully enforcing intellectual property rights in multiple markets property rights with a strong track record of engagement with government bodies, ability to engage with port authorities, customs officials, anti-counterfeit agencies and other stakeholders.

Relevant degree in enforcement, law or related fields.
Good understanding of government structures at local, national, and international levels facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Familiarity with the legislative processes and decision-making mechanisms related to counterfeit enforcement.
Demonstrated track record of cultivating and maintaining relationships with government officials and relevant decision-makers.

Collaboration with Commercial Teams across the market to understand brands currently in the market, who are bringing in counterfeit stoves.

Ability to represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and government-related events.

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