Attorney-Intellectual Property
Internship Columbus (Franklin)
Job description
Description
The attorney will support the intellectual property (IP) department and will focus on clearance of product
names, designs and marketing materials, as well as building and protecting the IP portfolio. This role will
provide IP law support across all L brands retail brands including Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Bath & Body
Works and White Barn Candle Co. The individual will interface with organizational partners at all levels
in support of domestic and international business initiatives. Partner with internal teams across the brands
to review products, names, designs and marketing materials to ensure compliance with trademark and
copyright laws. Oversee trademark clearance and offer recommendations to internal business partners on
risk mitigation and potential conflicts. Support IP team members with management of a large, global
trademark and copyright portfolio including oversight of domestic and international conflict matters.
Assist with establishing and implementing global trademark filing and enforcement strategies. Monitor
and protect the company’s valuable intellectual property by drafting cease and desist letters, investigating
infringement, and partnering with internal teams on social media and domain name issues. Review and
negotiate sponsorships, marketing agreements, licenses, settlement or coexistence agreements, agency
agreements, content development agreements, etc. Assist departmental leader in managing outside counsel
and litigation. Support the IP team in educating organizational partners on matters involving intellectual
property. Proactively identify emerging issues, mitigate risk, and continuously improve intellectual
property processes.
Position located in New York, NY.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree in Law and 4 years’
experience including 3 years’ experience with trademark and copyright law; 3
years managing a global trademark and copyright portfolio; 3 years’ experience
in drafting cease and desist letters; 3 years of IP litigation and enforcement;
3 years conducting worldwide trademark search/clearance; 3 years of drafting
and negotiating commercial and IP agreements.