Seeking an in-house or law firm role in Trademark Prosecution, Brand Protection, or IP/Legal Operations, leveraging 9+ years of legal experience and international IP expertise across Latin America.
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Marina Stangherlin
@marinastangherlin
I protect trademark portfolios and improve legal operations across Latin America.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
Legal specialist with 9+ years of legal experience, including 4+ years as in-house IP counsel at global companies. Proven expertise in global IP portfolio management (trademarks, copyrights, domain names), trademark clearance and risk analysis, online and offline anti-counterfeiting enforcement, customs actions, investigations and coordination h external law firms and public authorities. Strong analytical profile with the ability to assess legal and business risks, translate complex legal topics into practical business guidance, and manage multiple matters under strict deadlines across multicultural environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Manage trademark portfolio across Latin America, including IP filings, prosecution, and coordination with outside counsel. Draft and negotiate agreements, conduct infringement analysis, and drive legal operations improvements with AI-enabled tools.
Corporate Attorney
YKK
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Led IP strategy for trademarks and industrial designs across Latin America commercial contracts, advised compliance, and implemented SaaS legal technology tools to improve efficiency.
SH
Legal Supervisor & Counsel
São Paulo City Hall
Dec 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Supervised a team of attorneys and trainees, implementing KPI systems that reduced case backlog by over 50%. Provided legal advice in Public, Administrative, Regulatory, and Electricity Law, and represented the department in negotiations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Professional Development, Corporate & Business Law, Legal English, Compliance Management
2023 - 2023
Completed professional development courses in Corporate & Business Law, Legal English, and Compliance Management via Udemy in 2023.
ID
IDP
Graduate Degree, Administrative & Public Law
2020 - 2022
Graduate Degree in Administrative & Public Law from IDP, São Paulo, Brazil, from 2020 to 2022.
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil, from 2015 to 2019.
LP
LSI Professional
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), English
2013 - 2013
Earned the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) from LSI Professional, Canada, in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
BrazilAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
50k+ USD
Social media
Skills
Trademark Portfolio ManagementTrademark FilingsTrademark ProsecutionBrand ProtectionInfringement AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisContract DraftingContract ReviewContract NegotiationNon Disclosure AgreementsCommercial ContractsBrand LicensingLegal OperationsProcess ImprovementLegal TechnologyAIKnowledge ManagementDocument OrganizationBudget ManagementKPI ManagementLitigation SupportComplianceTrade SecretsTake DownIndustrial DesignLegal ResearchPublic LawAdministrative LawEnglishSpanishPortuguese
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