Associate Counsel, Trademarks

Estee Lauder•New York, NY

48d

About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty. Description

Requirements

Position based in New York City
5-7 years of experience; in-house experience preferred
Member of the New York State bar
General knowledge of US and international trademark law, policies, and processes
Global experience
Ability to form strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders and serve as a counterpart to the Marketing & Creative Operation teams
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, complex matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

Consumer products industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with senior trademark counsel to provide legal advice on all aspects of trademark and copyright law
Review and analyze trademark search reports
Prepare memoranda to clients regarding availability of proposed marks
Review trademark watch notices
Work with senior members of Legal Trademark team on negotiation and drafting of license, co-existence and settlement agreements
Own U.S. prosecution of trademark applications across all ELC brands, including substantive responses to Office Actions or Prepare substantive responses to Office Actions across all ELC brands
Manage domain name disputes
Support the company's anti-counterfeiting efforts including online enforcement, managing civil and administrative cases and providing support and direction to partners who work directly with customs, police and other law enforcement and government agencies
Advise clients on proper usage of trademarks, including potential risks and issues
Manage outside counsel in connection with conflict matters
Advise and consult with clients at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, to identify critical legal issues, assess potential legal options, and provide individuals and teams with an analysis and range of possible legal solutions, all in the areas of trademark and copyright law
Exercise independent judgment related to company legal matters

Benefits

The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.
Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

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