Intellectual Property Counsel
vor 1 Woche
The L'OCCITANE Group is a global, natural and organic ingredient-based cosmetics and well-being products maker, producer and retailer. The Group is built on strong values of entrepreneurship, team work, respect and authenticity. It is committed to developing products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
**The Group has eight brands**: L'OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L'OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and Grown Alchemist.
With a presence in 90 countries, our products are distributing in more than 3,000 stores in the world.
**CONTEXT & MISSION**:
We are looking for a highly motivated Intellectual Property Counsel As a key member of the Global Legal Team, you will handle (at least) IP portfolios for Elemis, Sol de Janeiro and Grown Alchemist (the “Brands”), on a worldwide basis, directly and in coordination with the Brand’s teams, external lawyers and service providers.
The role primarily focuses on advising the Brands’ teams on any IP issues (including contracts and clearance checks), setting an efficient and satisfying IP rights protection, but also protecting the Brands from any kind of abuses. The IP Counsel will also play a key role to educate and coordinate IP issues, goals and workflow within the Brands’ teams.
The position is based in Plan-les-Ouates (near Geneva) and reports to the Global IP & Brand Protection Manager.
**MAIN RESPONSABILITIES**:
1. IP rights portfolios management
Check trademark watches; coordinate IP litigations, oppositions, cancellations, enforcement;
Coordinate IP rights renewals, including evidence of use;
Handle recordals (change of ownership, change of names, etc.).
2. IP advice, searches and clearances
Advise and provide IP ad hoc analysis, opinions and assistance to the business;
Draft and negotiate IP contracts (including copyright, coexistence, models, settlement agreements, etc.);
Deal with image rights issues;
Conduct IP rights searches and clearances.
3. Other ad hoc IP tasks
Execute an audit of the IP right portfolios (ensure that scope of protection is safe);
Prepare POAs and other relevant IP documents; arrange notarization, apostille and other legalization;
Gather and prepare evidence for IP prosecution, litigation and enforcement matters;
Set and control budget; review invoices, approve or dispute.
4. Brand protection
Conduct domain names surveillance, assess risks and launch proportionate responses;
Handle online and offline enforcement when appropriate;
If needed, manage customs protection, procedures and seizures;
Set up an online brand abuse monitoring tool with an external service provider.
**HOW YOU CAN FIT**:
Master’s degree in IP Law;
+4 years’ experience in IP, within legal departments/law firms, in an international environment;
Fluent in English (including drafting skills), French is a real plus;
Strong customer centricity mindset and business acumen, results focused, proactive problem solver;
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships at all levels and across functions;
Ability to anticipate, efficiently manage multiple queries and issues and meet deadlines;
Strong team player with the ability to work independently;
Precise with attention to details, hands-on approach and able to deal with ambiguity;
Appetite for challenges and at ease in an international environment with remote & multicultural teams;
**Travel requirements**: occasional trips to EU and the UK.
**STARTING DATE**: ASAP
**CONTRACT TYPE**: permanent
L'OCCITANE is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees' careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles.
One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organisational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued.
We recruit positive-minded people who share our core values and our commitment to sustainability.
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