MHCS Intellectual Property Legal Intern
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Join Moët Hennessy Champagne Services in Epernay, France as an Intellectual Property Legal Intern. Gain experience in a prestigious luxury brand environment.
Overview
Moët Hennessy Champagne Services (MHCS) is a distinguished entity within Moët Hennessy, part of the prestigious LVMH – Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton conglomerate. The company encompasses visionary brands such as Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Mercier, each maintaining its unique identity while being united by a shared heritage. The brand's avant-garde vision is supported by four pillars: nature, time, human, and heritage, which collectively ensure the excellence of its champagne offerings.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist legal professionals in managing the brand portfolio for champagne, wines, and spirits, ensuring protection and defense of trademarks, and providing counsel to internal departments such as Marketing and Development, in collaboration with external partners worldwide.
- Participate in the management of pre-litigation and litigation processes globally, both administrative and judicial.
- Contribute to project validation through prior rights research.
- Prepare documentation for proof of use and notoriety.
- Protect and defend trademarks on the internet.
- Assist in the synthesis and archiving of files and updating the database.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (BAC +5) in Intellectual/Industrial Property or Law of Vine and Wine.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, as 80% of tasks will be conducted in this language.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in intellectual property within a law firm or equivalent corporate role is appreciated, especially in an international setting.
Education
Master's degree in Intellectual Property or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Epernay, Grand Est, France. Cerulean lists 20 open roles in Epernay. The broader Grand Est area accounts for 58 active listings on Cerulean, 1 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.239 open positions, with 63 posted this week.
Benefits
Opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting and develop skills in intellectual property law within the wines and spirits sector.
Culture
The company fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, deeply rooted in its commitment to nature, time, human values, and heritage. As part of a leading luxury conglomerate, it offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.