VF Corporation
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property
VF Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with intellectual property legal experience to join our team. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, will lead a team of paralegals and assistants and partner closely with the supervising attorney, VF brand business teams and Legal Department colleagues to provide strategic oversight for the intellectual property of several brands in VF’s portfolio, while also contributing to overall management of VF’s trademark office.
How You Will Make a Difference:Serves as lead intellectual property legal partner to VF emerging brands and selected core brands.Leads team of paralegals and assistants to provide comprehensive, consistent intellectual property support to brand teams.Develops and executes strategy for protection and enforcement of worldwide intellectual property rights including trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names and licensing.Develops strong partnerships with brand teams and Legal Department colleagues to understand business objectives, protect brand identity, enforce intellectual property rights, and assess portfolio strengths, risks, and needs.Reviews and analyzes trademark searches to determine availability; makes strategic decisions on new trademark filings, opposing/cancelling third-party applications/registrations, and defending trademark applications opposed by third parties.Negotiates settlement of trademark disputes.Advises, drafts, and negotiates intercompany, trademark license, coexistence, and consent agreements.Provides IP legal support for corporate restructuring projects and initiatives for International Tax and Mergers & Acquisitions.Develops and delivers training for product and marketing teams on IP principles, risks and clearance process.Reviews and authorizes third party invoices, partnering with controller and supervising attorney to ensure adherence to budget.Actively involved in special projects as needed, such as selecting third party vendors for IP management databases and other technology.Years of Related Professional Experience:
10+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:At least ten years of experience as attorney at reputable law firm or combination of reputable law firm and in-house, with at least five years of experience in people management.Juris Doctor degree from a highly reputable, ABA-accredited law school.Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdiction.Strong intellectual property background, with an emphasis on trademarks.Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints.Strong analytical skills, and superior judgment and decision-making skills.Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the VF organization.Ability to convey a positive, can-do attitude.Ability to work well under pressure.Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:Travel by air and overnight, as required 20% amount of time.Lifting and/or bending, lifting 10 lbs of weight.Location:
Wilmington, DE (on-site 2 days/week)
Hiring Range:
$192,672.00 USD - $240,840.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential:
This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation:
You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with intellectual property legal experience to join our team. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, will lead a team of paralegals and assistants and partner closely with the supervising attorney, VF brand business teams and Legal Department colleagues to provide strategic oversight for the intellectual property of several brands in VF’s portfolio, while also contributing to overall management of VF’s trademark office.
How You Will Make a Difference:Serves as lead intellectual property legal partner to VF emerging brands and selected core brands.Leads team of paralegals and assistants to provide comprehensive, consistent intellectual property support to brand teams.Develops and executes strategy for protection and enforcement of worldwide intellectual property rights including trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names and licensing.Develops strong partnerships with brand teams and Legal Department colleagues to understand business objectives, protect brand identity, enforce intellectual property rights, and assess portfolio strengths, risks, and needs.Reviews and analyzes trademark searches to determine availability; makes strategic decisions on new trademark filings, opposing/cancelling third-party applications/registrations, and defending trademark applications opposed by third parties.Negotiates settlement of trademark disputes.Advises, drafts, and negotiates intercompany, trademark license, coexistence, and consent agreements.Provides IP legal support for corporate restructuring projects and initiatives for International Tax and Mergers & Acquisitions.Develops and delivers training for product and marketing teams on IP principles, risks and clearance process.Reviews and authorizes third party invoices, partnering with controller and supervising attorney to ensure adherence to budget.Actively involved in special projects as needed, such as selecting third party vendors for IP management databases and other technology.Years of Related Professional Experience:
10+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:At least ten years of experience as attorney at reputable law firm or combination of reputable law firm and in-house, with at least five years of experience in people management.Juris Doctor degree from a highly reputable, ABA-accredited law school.Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdiction.Strong intellectual property background, with an emphasis on trademarks.Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints.Strong analytical skills, and superior judgment and decision-making skills.Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the VF organization.Ability to convey a positive, can-do attitude.Ability to work well under pressure.Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:Travel by air and overnight, as required 20% amount of time.Lifting and/or bending, lifting 10 lbs of weight.Location:
Wilmington, DE (on-site 2 days/week)
Hiring Range:
$192,672.00 USD - $240,840.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential:
This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation:
You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr