Counsel, Intellectual Property - Innovation
Counsel, Intellectual Property - Innovation
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At VF we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect connection openness and authenticity. As a purpose-led performance-driven company we are committed to inclusion diversity equity and action. So before we get to the job details take a minute to learn a little more about us our values and our culture - visit VF Careers or .
What will you do
A day in the life of a Counsel Intellectual Property - Innovation at VF looks a little like this.
The Counsel Intellectual Property Innovation will be part of a team of attorneys and paralegals and partner closely with the senior members and legal leaders of the team VF brand business teams and Legal Department colleagues to provide strategic oversight for and execution and enforcement of the intellectual property of several brands in VFs portfolio.
Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Team Leadership: Serve as lead intellectual property legal partner to all VF brands on all things innovation. Advise the business and work with a team of attorneys paralegals and brand protection specialists to deliver comprehensive IP support including on the topics of design technology innovation strategy patent trade dress and brand enforcement.
IP Portfolio Management: Work with the Associate General Counsel Product Marketing and IP to manage VFs innovation development and enforcement strategy including prosecution counseling clearance due diligence and enforcement with a focus on infringing knockoff products and online enforcement.
Relationship-builder: Build strong partnerships with brand teams and Legal Department colleagues to understand business objectives protect brand identity enforce IP rights and assess strategic objectives strengths risks and needs.
Patent Management: Review and analyze patent disclosures to determine viability make strategic decisions alongside the Associate General Counsel and other senior members of the team on new filings and domestic and international prosecution and enforcement.
Dispute Resolution: Prepare cease and desist letters alongside senior members of the team and outside counsel negotiate settlements of disputes related to brand and company innovations technologies and designs and draft/negotiate intercompany technology license and joint development agreements.
Corporate Support: Provide IP legal support for corporate restructuring projects international tax initiatives and mergers & acquisitions.
Innovation Protection: Evaluate protect and prosecute new utility and design product innovations through applicable IP protections and develop global internal processes for the same.
Training: Develop and deliver training for product and marketing teams on IP principles risks and clearance processes as well as patent-related training for R&D and other employees.
Budget Management: Review and authorize third-party invoices partnering with the controller and supervising attorney to ensure adherence to budget.
Special Projects: Participate in special projects such as selecting third-party vendors for IP management databases and other technology solutions or addressing/understanding the use of AI and how to advise the business with respect thereto.
Curiosity: Ability and desire to think differently and creatively. A drive to understand the why and to adjust the how to accommodate shifts in business strategy decisions on approach and competing business interests accordingly.
What do you need to succeed
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role these are foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel.
Experience: 5 years as an attorney at reputable law firms or in-house.
Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
IP Expertise: Experience with global patent portfolios (design and utility) brand protection/enforcement patent preparation and prosecution patent search and clearance and communicating legal risk to client leadership
Licensing: Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdiction. Member of at least one state bar
Technical Skills: Conduct freedom to operate and infringement assessments; balance legal risks with business realities; manage legal issues cost-effectively; understand technical aspects of VFs products.
Leadership: Strong leadership skills; ability to lead influence and advise at all levels to become a trusted advisor with strong cross functional perspective.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work Style: Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team; proactive and able to work under pressure.
Travel: Willingness to travel by air and overnight up to 20% of the time.
Location: this role can be located in either Costa Mesa CA or Denver CO.
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in
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Hiring Range:
$159840.00 USD - $199800.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. 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 years medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay determining the specific compensation for this position we comply with all local state and federal laws.
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 individuals 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 . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Employment Type
Full-Time
