This role’s primary purpose is brand protection and managing adidas’s North America anti-counterfeiting program. This involves becoming an expert in adidas products, educating and training law enforcement and a network of investigative partners on the authenticity of adidas products, managing brick & mortar enforcement and raids, and conducting online monitoring and takedowns.
Key Responsibilities
Manage an efficient and cost-effective anti-counterfeiting strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and goals.
Counsel the businesses on trademark enforcement for online and offline matters.
Provide education and proactive counseling to the business to minimize risks and enhance intellectual property protection.
Conduct Intellectual property clearance and legal risk analysis on business initiatives and counsel the business on the same.
Support on intellectual property aspects of licenses, sports marketing contracts and other agreements.
Draft contracts as needed.
Support defense of intellectual property claims and litigation.
Key Relationships
Legal team
Business clients, partners
External law firms
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficient in trademarks and copyright
Ability to provide strong customer service, demonstrate understanding of client’s needs and willingness to serve
Ability to work in a fast paced department; ability to manage tight timelines
Proficient in the internet
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, a must
Self motivated; ability to work independently and with initiative but can also work as a team.
Strong skills in research and investigation
Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Law degree and bar admission
3-5 years law firm or in-house experience practicing in trademark brand protection
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal and Administrative
Industries
Manufacturing, Retail, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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