Intern, Enforcement Specialist

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Monotype Global

Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design" by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day.

The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more.

Monotype also provides a first-of-its-kind service that makes fonts more accessible for creative professionals to discover, license, and use in our increasingly digital world. We work with the biggest global brands, and with individual creatives, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences.

Monotype Solutions India

Monotype Solutions India is a strategic center of excellence for Monotype and is a certified Great Place to Work three years in a row. The focus of this fast-growing center spans Product Development, Product Management, Experience Design, User Research, Market Intelligence, Research in areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning, Innovation, Customer Success, Enterprise Business Solutions, and Sales.

Headquartered in the Boston area of the United States and with offices across 4 continents, Monotype is the world's leading company in fonts. It's a trusted partner to the world's top brands and was named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design" by Fast Company.

Monotype brings brands to life through the type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman, and more. Monotype also provides a first-of-its-kind service that makes fonts more accessible for creative professionals to discover, license, and use in our increasingly digital world.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Legal Intern with a keen interest in Intellectual Property (IP) law and a decent understanding of contracts. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, time management and organizational skills. This internship will provide valuable hands-on experience in the field of IP law and contracts.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in reviewing, analysing and summarizing legal contracts related to intellectual property and licensing agreements.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, reports and presentations related to intellectual property and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Sales, Market Research) to assess unlicensed font usage or potential copyright infringement.
• Assist Monotype's legal team on enforcement actions and intellectual property issues.
• Create, organize and maintain infringement case files, ensuring thorough documentation and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to strict timelines and compliance with regulations in all activities.
• Attend workshops, seminars and team meetings to enhance knowledge of IP law and contracts.

What we're looking for:

• Educational Background: Candidate should be in 2nd year or above of the 3-year law degree course or 3rd year or above of the 5-year law degree course.
• Genuine passion for intellectual property law and a desire to deepen knowledge in this area.
• Basic understanding of legal contracts and the ability to comprehend and analyse their contents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex legal concepts effectively.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, prioritize responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail, ensuring accurate and thorough work.
• Capable of collaborating with diverse teams and working in a fast-paced environment.

Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.