Intellectual Property Junior Specialist

Why Join Us

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is one of Italy's most famous family driven enterprises and a world leader in luxury menswear.

Founded in 1910, Zegna is deeply grounded in history and craftsmanship, yet always at the forefront of contemporary innovation and style.

We are pioneers who embrace change, take ownership of our actions and work to create the world we want.

With over 500 points of sale and 7,000 employees worldwide, we're as proud of our people as our products and look for others that share our passion and commitment to excellence and authenticity.

Your Opportunity

In the role of IP Junior Specialist you are responsible to support the IP team in the day-by-day activities related to strategic objectives.

How will You contribute

You are in charge of:

• Give support for the IP strategy implementation in all its phases;
• IP Portfolio management (monitoring, filing, renewal and prosecution);
• Handling oppositions/invalidity actions, administrative cancellations, civil and criminal litigations, interfacing with external IP lawyers and agents;
• Anti-counterfeiting cases management, both on-line and off-line;
• Customs seizures and local enforcement authorities management, coordination of specific training for law enforcement agencies;
• Drafting of opinions about the registrability of a trademark and prior art searches;
• Review and drafting of legal documents (e.g., cease & desist letters, undertakings, settlements and co-existence agreements) with support of external IP consultants.

Who you are
You are a professional with strong analytical skills, precision and good organizational skills.

You have:

• An educational background in Law;
• At least 2 years of experience in structured multinational corporate environments within the retail, fashion or manufacturing sectors, and/or within consulting firms specializing in trademarks, designs, patents and copyrights;
• Fluency in Italian and English languages;
• A specialization in Intellectual Property will be considered a plus.

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