Legal Counsel Trademark & IP (CDD 6 months)

Our Legal team is organized by division with dedicated lawyers for each area of expertise. Our integration within the studios allows us to focus on the specific needs of each game in order to effectively support the production teams. We are proud of the bond the legal team has created with the various Ubisoft teams and we strive to perpetuate and enrich this relationship of trust every day.

Within the Global Brand Protection & IP Portfolio team you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing Ubisofts global trademark portfolio while partnering closely with creative marketing and business teams.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of trademark protection strategies for a global portfolio of brands;
• Conduct trademark clearance searches assess risks and draft legal opinions to support brand creation and exploitation;
• Manage trademark prosecution processes worldwide including filings office actions renewals and registrations in coordination with external counsel;
• Handle trademark disputes including oppositions cancellations coexistence agreements and pre-litigation matters (e.g. cease-and-desist letters);
• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to marketing teams studios and business stakeholders particularly on brand use marketing validation and risk mitigation;
• Monitor legal and business developments in IP and the entertainment industry that may impact trademark strategy;
• Support IP audits and due diligence in the context of external growth operations (e.g. acquisitions);
• Ensure compliance with Ubisofts policies risk tolerance and internal processes;
• Assist support accompany and train all creative teams with your legal colleagues to give them the best legal reflexes needed to boost their creativity;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal tools templates and processes related to trademark management.

Qualifications :

Relevant experience

You have experience in intellectual property law with a strong focus on trademarks ideally in the entertainment media or video game industry and within an international environment.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic solution-oriented legal advice;
• Proven negotiation and drafting skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment;
• Comfortable collaborating with remote teams using tools such as Teams or Miro;
• Rigorous adaptable and proactive with excellent organizational skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders;
• Fluency in English required (additional languages are a plus).

Additional Information :

Ubisofts perks

Profit Sharing yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your transportation pass is paid by the company lunch vouchers (9/day) healthcare for you and your family and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
Maternity leaves of 20 weeks paternity/co-parental leaves of 7 weeks.
Our office is located in Saint Mandé (Metro line 1 Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

Recruitment process

30 minutes : phone call with a Recruiter
60 minutes : interview with the manager of the role and a Recruiter
30 minutes : interview with a Legal Director.

Additional Information

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all without any distinction of gender ethnicity religion sexual orientation social status disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time