POP MART · 2 weeks ago
IP Legal Counsel
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expPOP MART is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry, focusing on IP development and operation. They are seeking an IP Legal Counsel to support the development, protection, and strategic use of the company's creative assets and business development in the USA and globally.
ManufacturingRetailToys
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on IP matters including trademarks, copyrights, domain names, trade secrets, and various commercial transactions
Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee IP-related agreements, such as licensing, sponsorship, partnership, joint development, NDAs, clearance, and other commercial agreements including vendor agreements, merchandising agreements, distribution agreements, SaaS agreements, etc
Monitor and assess potential IP risks, counterfeit threats, and infringements online and offline
Monitor and handle IP disputes, enforcement actions, and dispute resolution matters in coordination with external counsel
Conduct due diligence and advise on IP aspects of M&A, investment, and commercial transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate, and oversee commercial agreements with domestic and international business partners to ensure IP protection
Liaise with external counsel, judicial and enforcement authorities (e.g., Customs) to safeguard IP rights and crack down infringement activities
Collaborate closely with business team and other teams to align IP strategy with commercialization goals
Conduct internal trainings and establish SOP on IP compliance and best practices across various departments
Manage and maintain IP management documentation and portfolio
Assist Marketing, Licensing, Retail, and Operations departments as needed
Perform other duties as required from time to time
Qualification
Required
JD, LLM or equivalent legal degree; licensed to practice law in at least one state of USA; minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IP law, preferably in a multinational company or law firm
Strong commercial and contractual drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
Native or at least excellent command of English is a must; professional proficiency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, Chinese) is a plus
Collaborative and proactive mindset, detail-oriented, business-minded, and solution-driven
Ability to work independently and within a team
Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working across jurisdictions and time zones
Preferred
Experience in retail industry is desirable
Experience with USPTO, WIPO, and regulatory authorities is highly appreciated
Benefits
401k
Health insurance
PTO leave
Paid sick leave
Family leave
Company
POP MART
Pop Mart is a toy company that designs, produces, distributes, and commercializes art toys.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$114.86MKey Investors
QF CapitalMochishan Venture Capital
2020-05-05Private Equity· $100M
2018-03-22Post Ipo Equity· $6.31M
2017-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Dong (Tony) Lan
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
South China Morning Post
2026-01-23
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