Tapestry Intellectual Property Counsel
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $115,000–130,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry, Inc. seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel in New York to manage trademark, copyright, and brand protection matters across Coach and Kate Spade New York.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clearance reviews for names, designs, artwork, prints, packaging, and campaign assets, providing risk assessments and informed go/no-go recommendations on routine and moderately complex matters
- Participate in seasonal legal walkthroughs with Coach and Kate Spade New York design teams to advise on intellectual property considerations
- Manage global trademark prosecution including office action responses, renewals, and portfolio maintenance in collaboration with IP paralegals and foreign counsel
- Handle contentious intellectual property matters including watch notice reviews, cease-and-desist correspondence, TTAB oppositions and cancellations, coexistence discussions, and resolution of trademark disputes
- Oversee day-to-day enforcement activities in North and South America across marketplaces, social media platforms, and domain names, coordinating takedowns, customs recordations, and engagement with investigators and enforcement vendors
- Train and supervise intellectual property interns and externs, assigning substantive work such as clearance searches and portfolio research, providing direction, and delivering performance feedback
- Support portfolio reporting, brand protection metrics, and legal key performance indicator (KPI) tracking
- Advise regional legal teams and cross-functional workstreams on intellectual property matters arising within their respective markets
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with admission in good standing to the New York or New Jersey Bar
- Three to five years of substantive experience in trademark, copyright, design patent, and brand protection acquired at a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination thereof
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement matters and effectively communicate legal risk assessments to non-legal stakeholders
- Professional experience advising marketing, creative, or product teams in high-volume, deadline-driven commercial environments
- Proven capability managing and directing outside counsel on assigned matters
- Working knowledge of copyright law, rights of publicity, advertising claims, and online enforcement mechanisms
Skills
Experience
Three to five years of substantive trademark, copyright, design patent, and brand protection experience gained at a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both. Professional experience advising marketing, creative, or product teams in high-volume, deadline-driven commercial environments is essential. Demonstrated competency managing outside counsel and independently handling contentious matters is required.
Education
J.D. from an accredited law school. Admission in good standing to the New York or New Jersey Bar is required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 115,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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