Christian Dior Intellectual Property Lawyer

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Posted
Dec 15, 2024

About Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior, a distinguished entity within the Perfumes & Cosmetics division, is part of the esteemed LVMH conglomerate. Renowned for its commitment to luxury and innovation, the brand offers an exceptional environment for professionals seeking to contribute to a legacy of excellence.

Join Parfums Christian Dior in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France as an Intellectual Property Lawyer. Contribute to global IP strategy in a prestigious luxury brand.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Ensure the security of product launches through availability searches and the development of tailored strategies for the clearance and protection of names, creations, and innovations.
  • Participate in managing a portfolio of trademarks, designs, models, and domain names in collaboration with operational teams, the trademark portfolio lawyer, and a network of attorneys and advisors.
  • Draft and negotiate all contracts related to intellectual property rights and image rights, including coexistence agreements, licenses, assignments, ambassador contracts, model contracts, photographer contracts, film commission contracts, synchronization contracts, publishing contracts, development contracts, service contracts, and partnership agreements.
  • Manage and oversee pre-litigation and litigation in intellectual property law, image rights, and unfair competition, both in prosecution and defense.
  • Validate the Maison's promotional and advertising communications.
  • Provide awareness, support, and advice to operational teams on all projects related to intellectual property.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Intellectual Property or Industrial Law.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role within a company or law firm.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

Excellent command of legal databases such as Corsearch, CompuMark, and Darts. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Rigorous with developed analytical, anticipatory, and adaptive capabilities. Strong synthesis skills and excellent understanding of business issues. Dynamic, autonomous, proactive, with strong team collaboration and cross-functional working abilities.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role or within a law firm.

Education

Master's degree in Intellectual Property or Industrial Law.

Workplace

This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.

Benefits

Hybrid working mode and opportunities for professional development within a prestigious luxury brand.

Culture

Parfums Christian Dior fosters a dynamic and innovative work environment, encouraging autonomy and proactive collaboration. The brand values rigorous analytical skills and a strong understanding of business dynamics, offering a platform for professionals to thrive in a cross-functional team setting.

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