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1. Role Operational Scope & Responsibilities
2. Standard Operating Procedures & Model Rules
Users operating under the Authorization Officer role must execute standard operating procedures in accordance with the following model-level rules:
- Authorization Officers must verify trademark registration numbers directly against official national registries (USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, WIPO).
- Brand Owner status (`Brandowner`) is granted only upon submission of an unexpired certificate of trademark registration in classes matching listed goods.
- Corporate applicants must demonstrate direct chain of title or formal power of attorney from the registered trademark holder.
3. Prohibited Operational Conduct & Model Abuse
The following actions constitute unauthorized privilege abuse or role misconduct, triggering automated Warning and Violation System intervention:
- Approving Brand Registry applications based on pending, abandoned, or expired trademark filings.
- Granting brand exclusivity to unauthorized trademark squatters or counterfeit syndicates.
- Failing to review trademark classification scope when adjudicating brand coverage.
4. Warning & Disciplinary Enforcement Matrix
Specific infractions under this role are mapped directly to disciplinary and operational sanctions:
| Violation Code | Offense Description | Detection Method | Severity Tier | Cure Window | Mandatory Sanction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIOL-841-01 |
Approving fraudulent brand registry claim on established trademark. | Senior IP Counsel Audit | Tier 4 (Critical) | Immediate | Registry status revoked, officer suspended, comprehensive brand audit launched. |
VIOL-841-02 |
Failure to verify trademark class coverage prior to granting brand gatekeeper rights. | Brand Scope Review | Tier 2 (Moderate) | 24 Hours | 1 Strike Point, brand gating scope restricted to verified classes. |
VIOL-841-03 |
Brand registry application left pending past 5 business day review SLA. | Brand Queue Monitor | Tier 1 (Advisory) | 48 Hours | Application escalated to Senior Authorization Specialist. |
5. Platform Protection & Regulatory Safe Harbor
Role Fiduciary Responsibility: Operating under the Authorization Officer role creates a strict fiduciary duty to preserve platform confidentiality, data protection compliance, and operational integrity.
Marketplace Skin Protection: ePaisay disclaims all vicarious liability for rogue, ultra vires, or unauthorized actions committed by users exceeding their delegated role permissions.
Audit & Revocation: The platform maintains complete, unalterable telemetry over all model mutations executed by this role. Unilateral suspension or credential revocation will occur upon verified policy non-compliance.