WW Intellectual Property Manager

Position:

Under the Governance & Compliance Department and reporting to the Legal, Public Affairs & WW IP Senior Manager, the candidate will oversee all the activities related to the global trademark, design and domain name portfolio management and will work together with several departments to contribute to the FENDI business activities. 

Job responsibilities:

• Manage and protect the global trademark, design and domain name portfolio;
• Manage and coordinate IP prosecution activities, specifically on trademarks and designs;
• Work across the business advising the design, product & merchandising, retail and advertising teams on IP content & issues (e.g. walk-through of the collections and relevant clearance activities);
• Advise the business on the IP landscape and the risks to both existing business and new business initiatives, particularly in the field of trademarks and copyrights;
• Contribute to the definition of policies and strategies in the intellectual property area (e.g. trainings, procedures);
• Familiarity in managing the budget related to the activities to be undertaken.

Profile:

• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience on IP matters with focus on trademark;
• Previous experience in a top legal firm on IP matters or in-house international company;
• Background in luxury or fashion field will be considered a plus;
• Proficient spoken and written Italian and English are key to cover the role; French knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in drafting contracts for talents, ambassadors, licenses, co-branding projects is also welcomed.

Additional information:

“LVMH is committed to non-discrimination and respect or each person’s singularities. We recognize and recruit all types of talent”.