Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the company’s global trademark and copyright portfolio
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, collaborations, and partnership contracts
- Provide legal guidance on brand protection, merchandising, and product development initiatives
- Monitor and enforce IP rights, including handling infringements, counterfeits, and unauthorized use
- Collaborate with external counsel on trademark filings, renewals, and disputes across jurisdictions
- Advise internal teams on proper usage of trademarks, copyrights, and brand assets
- Support product launches, marketing campaigns, and collaborations with IP-related legal guidance
- Conduct due diligence for licensing deals and new brand partnerships
- Develop and maintain internal policies related to IP usage and brand protection
- Assist in managing disputes, cease-and-desist actions, and enforcement strategies
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience specializing in Intellectual Property law
- Strong expertise in trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and brand protection
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating licensing and commercial agreements
- Experience working with consumer brands, entertainment, fashion, or licensing-driven businesses
- Familiarity with international IP protection and multi-jurisdictional filings
- Strong understanding of brand enforcement strategies and anti-counterfeiting practices
- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting global brand partnerships and licensing programs
- Exposure to product development and merchandising workflows
- Experience working with external legal counsel across multiple regions
Additional Information
- Work Hours: Monday to Friday, PST
