Claudia S. Valera

About Claudia S. Valera

Experienced Trademark lawyer with over 15 years experience in international IP Prosecution/Enforcement, Marketing Legal Compliance & Domains. Skilled in trademarks, Copyright, Unfair Competition, Anti-Counterfeiting, and related matters. Dynamic and positive professional, focused on commitment, loyalty and passion for brands.

Experience

1. Senior Global Manager, Ip Protection

   carrier

   Jul 2019 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Responsibilities include domestic and international trademark prosecution, oppositions, and cancellation proceedings; manage outside counsels on various IP matters in the U.S. and other countries and provide them with strategic guidance where necessary. Manage in extensive domestic and foreign trademark enforcement matters, including preparing and sending cease and desist letters, submitting take-down requests and identifying counterfeit products. Identify unauthorized uses of trademarks and copyrights and investigating instances of unauthorized use reported by business units. Perform U.S. and foreign trademark clearance and determine appropriate strategies to accomplish business objectives. Managing criminal enforcement proceedings with respect to counterfeit goods, including the oversight of investigations, gathering, and coordinating evidence and liaising with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to secure criminal proceedings. Drafting and reviewing legal agreements, in particular coexistence and settlement agreements. Advise business units on intellectual property-related matters, including copyright, trademark, rights of publicity, and brand enforcement. Review marketing materials and other proposed uses of the company’s trademarks to ensure compliance with the Company’s Trademark Identity Guidelines. Provide trademark trainings and presentations to Carrier employees on the use of company and third-party trademarks and copyrights as needed. Monitor expenses and review external counsels’ and other vendors’ invoices for approval.

Education

• Universidad de San Martín de Porres

  Bachelor of Laws (J.D. Equivalent), Law and Political Science

  1992 — 2000

• UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

  Master of Laws, Intellectual Property Law, Commerce & Technology

  2004 — 2005

• Cornell University

  Certificate, Marketing Strategy

  2020 — 2021