Amway · 12 hours ago
Corporate Counsel I - Trademark & Copyright Attorney
Ada, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$144K/yr - $178K/yr
4+ years expAmway is seeking a Trademark & Copyright Attorney to join their Legal team. This role will manage global trademark brands and provide legal advice on trademark and copyright matters for both domestic and foreign markets.
Cleaning ProductsConsumer GoodsDirect MarketingDirect SalesFashionHealth CareInternetPersonal Care and HygienePersonal HealthRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct legal work under minimal supervision and serve as direct client contact for domestic and international affiliate clients
Provide legal services regarding all aspects of trademark and copyright matters including trademark clearance, registration, and prosecution of trademark applications as well as strategic enforcement of trademark rights though oppositions, cancelation, and infringement proceedings
Oversee paralegals and the administrative matters associated with trademark docketing
Work with sales & marketing in the promotion of the Amway business on various social media platforms and provide legal guidance to in-house content creation teams on copyright and publicity rights
Provide IP advice on advertising projects, including audio/visual, social media, labeling and print media, as well as enforcement of IP rights on social media platforms
When necessary, assist in the acquisition or licensing of music and other copyrighted material
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate, and admitted to practice in at least one State Bar
At least 4 years legal experience with a large law firm and/or in-house practicing in trademark area
Preferred
Ability to effectively manage a global trademark portfolio and provide legal advice and counseling regarding basic copyright matters
Review and analysis of global trademark searches for clearance of use on products and counsel internal clients regarding associated risks in a pragmatic manner
Handle trademark disputes, including preparing cease and desist letters and other correspondence relating to IP infringements, manage oppositions and cancellations and negotiate resolutions of disputes
Manage foreign counsel in the enforcement of corporate brands to eliminate infringing uses as well as assist in anti-counterfeit efforts
Draft and review trademark and copyright licensing and other agreements, as needed, to support business operations
Develop relationships with sales and marketing teams, and educate them on trademark and copyright basics
Excellent business judgment with the ability to make decisions and give advice that demonstrates and understanding of the law as well as the overall business objectives and the risk/reward of each situation
Communicate on complex legal issues in concise and comprehensible language and provide practical, effective, and creative recommendations to the Legal Division and Enterprise management
Assist in the development and implementation of enforcement programs for Amway's trademark and copyright assets on social media platforms
Be able to evaluate and resolve potential trademark infringement and registrability issues associated with proposed products and processes, both offensively and defensively
Be able to strategically select and manage outside counsel in multiple countries, keeping in mind budgetary objectives
Demonstrated leadership and ability to positively influence others
Experience in communicating and working with individuals and directing counsel in a global environment, including contact with individuals from other cultures where English is not the primary language
Benefits
Annual bonus
Company
Amway
Amway is a business owner-led health and wellbeing company based in Ada, Michigan, USA.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles G. Wolf
Owner & CEO
Chris Barrows
Owner / President / CEO
Recent News
2025-12-10
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