CHANEL · 2 weeks ago
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expChanel, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to join their US Legal Department. This role is pivotal in creating and implementing strategies for managing trademark disputes and litigations, supporting trademark clearances, and collaborating with stakeholders to enforce Anti-Diversion policies necessary to protect the brand.
ApparelFashionJewelryRetail
Responsibilities
Draft and review cease and desist letters and other correspondence relating to IP infringements
Prepare opposition notices and cancellation petitions for USPTO
Negotiate, draft and revise settlement agreements
Manage international TM disputes and partner with US Head of Intellectual Property and global team to create universal strategy, implement the strategy in the US; and
Manage relationships and case expectations with outside counsel handling TTAB proceedings and various intellectual property infringement matters
Create and implement IP strategies and objectives that align with global and regional priorities
Prosecute Trademark applications, including assisting in trademark clearance searches, advise Trademark Manager on responses to USPTO office actions and renewals
Advise key stakeholders on topics regarding copyright, patent, domain name and trade secret
Partner with the US Legal corporate team to prepare, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, as needed
People management: manage the senior paralegal including creating priorities and associated responsibilities for this role
Develop, define, and implement strategies to achieve program objectives
Plan, organize, and direct the operations of the program
Align program objectives with Chanel’s long-term vision for the Brand
Set and review KPIs to meet program objectives
Develop and implement strategies to maximize commercial and legal actions
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enforce policies, mitigate diversion, and protect Chanel’s authorized distribution
Partner with Global Anti-Diversion in the worldwide execution of the program
Develop and issue US reporting to Leadership and Senior Management
Develop and implement educational resources to increase program knowledge and efficiency
Manage the program budget to maximize cost effectiveness
Manage the Legal Anti-Diversion team
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited Law school
Minimum 7 years of experience in the trademark area handling trademark prosecution matters, clearance searches, proceedings in the USPTO and abroad, and US litigations. Law firm experience preferred
Deep understanding of intellectual property law, primarily focusing on trademarks with some copyright and patent knowledge
Strong organizational skills and attention to details
Clear and concise communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills and creative thinking
Tech-savvy, including proficiency with cloud-based document and database systems
Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects, under tight time frames in a fast-paced environment
This position is considered partially remote and requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence in our New York City Office
Preferred
Law firm experience preferred
Benefits
Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (including a 2-week August Office Closure)
Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
401K and other incentives
Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
Company
CHANEL
CHANEL is provider of latest in fashion & accessories, eyewear, fragrance & beauty, fine jewelry and watches.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$757.16M2024-07-30Debt Financing· $757.16M
Leadership Team
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