Under Armour, Inc
Associate Counsel, Intellectual Property & Marketing
Under Armour, Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Associate Counsel, Intellectual Property & Marketing
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.The
Associate Counsel, Intellectual Property & Marketing
will provide trademark, copyright, and marketing legal support to business units in accordance with his/her responsibilities. The Associate Counsel will help manage Under Armour’s global trademark and copyright portfolios, and corresponding clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. The Associate Counsel’s role will also include counseling the business on marketing and advertising issues.Your Impact
Provide support on a broad range of IP matters, including domestic and international trademark, copyright and design clearance, enforcement, transactions, and domainsConduct U.S. and international clearance searches to determine availability of proposed trademarks, taglines, product names, product designs, and other consumer-facing contentManage significant volume of trademark prosecution and enforcement matters with U.S. and foreign Intellectual Property offices as well as with third partiesLiaise with, and supervise outside law firms, vendors, and internal business partners as needed for pending IP mattersDraft legal documents, including cease and desist letters and Notices of OppositionContribute to enforcement of UA rights and risk management and mitigation strategyReview advertising and promotional materials across all forms of mediaConduct risk assessments and advise on claim substantiation requirements, right of publicity clearances, and draft disclosuresStructure and review Terms and Conditions for marketing promotions, including domestic and international sweepstakes, contests, and other promotions and incentivesDraft and negotiate IP licenses (i.e., music, product placement) and marketing agreements with third partiesPrepare and update waivers and releases for experiential marketing activationsProvide education and proactive counseling to the business to manage risk and enhance IP protectionQualifications
J.D. and active member of a state bar in good standing5-10 years of experience in-house or law firm focusing on intellectual property (including trademarks, copyrights, marketing, and the ability to identify patent issues)Strong preference for candidate with law firm experienceSustainability and/or environmental advertising experience is a plus, but not requiredWorkplace Location
Location:
This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MDReturn to Work Designation:
Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remoteRelocation
No relocation providedBase Compensation
$175,227.00 - $240,937.40 USDMost new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position.Our Commitment to Diversity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.The
Associate Counsel, Intellectual Property & Marketing
will provide trademark, copyright, and marketing legal support to business units in accordance with his/her responsibilities. The Associate Counsel will help manage Under Armour’s global trademark and copyright portfolios, and corresponding clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. The Associate Counsel’s role will also include counseling the business on marketing and advertising issues.Your Impact
Provide support on a broad range of IP matters, including domestic and international trademark, copyright and design clearance, enforcement, transactions, and domainsConduct U.S. and international clearance searches to determine availability of proposed trademarks, taglines, product names, product designs, and other consumer-facing contentManage significant volume of trademark prosecution and enforcement matters with U.S. and foreign Intellectual Property offices as well as with third partiesLiaise with, and supervise outside law firms, vendors, and internal business partners as needed for pending IP mattersDraft legal documents, including cease and desist letters and Notices of OppositionContribute to enforcement of UA rights and risk management and mitigation strategyReview advertising and promotional materials across all forms of mediaConduct risk assessments and advise on claim substantiation requirements, right of publicity clearances, and draft disclosuresStructure and review Terms and Conditions for marketing promotions, including domestic and international sweepstakes, contests, and other promotions and incentivesDraft and negotiate IP licenses (i.e., music, product placement) and marketing agreements with third partiesPrepare and update waivers and releases for experiential marketing activationsProvide education and proactive counseling to the business to manage risk and enhance IP protectionQualifications
J.D. and active member of a state bar in good standing5-10 years of experience in-house or law firm focusing on intellectual property (including trademarks, copyrights, marketing, and the ability to identify patent issues)Strong preference for candidate with law firm experienceSustainability and/or environmental advertising experience is a plus, but not requiredWorkplace Location
Location:
This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MDReturn to Work Designation:
Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remoteRelocation
No relocation providedBase Compensation
$175,227.00 - $240,937.40 USDMost new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position.Our Commitment to Diversity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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