Trademark Counsel

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Legal / SEA

State / Province: Oregon
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Portland
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

· Provide intellectual property legal support for adidas, including performing legal trademark clearance, interacting with business clients, outside providers and partners, and providing other support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform trademark and design clearance and research on trademark and other intellectual property issues, including attendance at line reviews.
· Counsel the businesses on trademarks, graphics, and product designs (including compliance with internal trademark guidelines).
· Provide education and proactive counseling to the business to minimize risks and enhance intellectual property protection.
· Support compliance with trademark and other intellectual property aspects of licenses, sports marketing contracts and other agreements.
· Support creation of contracts and issues arising out of same as needed.
· Support defense of claims and litigation.

Key Relationships

· Legal team
· Business clients, partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Proficient in trademarks and copyright
· Ability to provide strong customer service, demonstrate understanding of client’s needs and willingness to serve
· Ability to work in a fast paced department; ability to manage tight timelines
· Proficient in the internet
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, a must
· Self motivated; ability to work independently and with initiative but can also work as a team.
· Strong skills in research and investigation

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

· Law degree and bar admission
· 3-5 years law firm or in-house experience practicing in trademarks.