IP Counsel (m/f/d)

LVMH Group; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

30% discount on RIMOWA products

Company restaurant

Zusammenfassung

RIMOWA, the Cologne-based luxury brand of the LVMH Group, seeks an IP Counsel (m/f/d) to safeguard trademarks, designs and copyrights and to lead brand protection and anti-counterfeiting efforts globally.

You will draft and negotiate IP-related contracts with photographers, creatives, marketing agencies and partners, while advising on day-to-day IP matters and risk management across the business.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of IP law and ability to draft IP-related contracts.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with brand protection and anti-counterfeiting is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Brand Protection / Anti-Counterfeiting: manage enforcement actions online and with authorities; oversee IP infringement strategies.
• Contract & Commercial Advisory: draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements with photographers, creatives, agencies and partners.
• IP Assessments & Risk Management: ensure compliance with IP laws; identify and mitigate IP risks in marketing and operations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: partner with product/design, R&D, marketing and external IP counsel; train teams on IP awareness.

Kenntnisse

IP law knowledge

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to RIMOWA – the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand and our goal is to develop essential companions for lifelong travel. For over 125 years, we have been creating unique products that combine luxury and functionality, tradition and innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design.

At RIMOWA, we believe that great goals can only be achieved with reliable companions. That is why we focus on durability when developing our products. Because the most important journey lasts longer than a single trip – it lasts a lifetime.

We are currently looking for a IP Counsel (m/f/d) for our Cologne based Office.

Job responsibilities

The IP Counsel protects and defends RIMOWA’s intellectual assets, including trademarks, designs, and copyrights. The role focuses on brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, and risk management to preserve brand value and innovation. In addition, the role provides legal expertise on IP-related commercial contracts and business arrangements. Your main tasks will be:

• Brand Protection / Anti-Counterfeiting: Manage and support the implementation of enforcement actions against third‑party IP infringements in collaboration with local internal and external resources, particularly online (online platforms and social media networks); contribute to the planning and execution of customs interventions and authority‑led enforcement activities related to IP infringements; oversee IP infringement litigation and enforcement strategies; manage disputes with external counsel and authorities.
• Contract & Commercial Advisory: Draft, review and negotiate IP-related commercial agreements(e.g., agreements with photographers and other creatives, marketing agencies and collaboration partners); provide legal advice on day-to-day commercial operations and business initiatives.
• IP Assessments & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with global IP laws and treaties; assess and mitigate IP risks in business operations, e.g. in marketing activities (such as influencer marketing).
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product/design, R&D, marketing, and brand protection teams; collaborate with external IP counsel, authorities, and industry associations; train internal teams on IP awareness, IP contracts, and enforcement practices.

Profile

• Above-average law degree (preferably from German university, but comparable international law degrees also acceptable).
• 3+ years relevant professional experience in an industrial company; alternatively experience in a private law firm.
• Knowledge of IP law; experience in drafting IP-related contracts is a must.
• Ideally native German speaker. Business fluent written and spoken English. In addition, in-depth knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Hands‑on mentality and solution‑oriented thinking, creativity, initiative, excellent stakeholder management, thorough and efficient working style, strong communication skills, service orientation, and commitment.
• Strong understanding of economic relationships.
• Negotiation skills, confident, persuasive manner, and team spirit.

Additional information

• 30 days of paid vacation
• International environment within the LVHM network
• 30% discount on the RIMOWA range
• Company benefits (e.g., for sports, lifestyle, fashion, etc.)
• Regular private sales by the LVMH Group
• Regular employee events (summer party, end‑of‑year party, after‑work events)
• Good transport connections, employee parking spaces, and covered bicycle parking
• High-quality, subsidized company restaurant
• Museum Ludwig – free admission for employees

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

It is not only the ambition to craft exceptional luggage but also the courage to question the status quo that lies at the heart of everything RIMOWA does. Since its founding by Paul Morszeck in 1898, RIMOWA has cultivated the pioneering spirit that is evident in every suitcase built. Inheriting his father’s visionary approach, it was Richard Morszeck who – inspired by the early days of aviation – discovered grooved aluminium as the ideal lightweight material for RIMOWA suitcases. A design classic was born. With the same ingenuity and courage as his father and grandfather, third generation owner Dieter Morszeck paved the way for RIMOWA’s global success. Thanks to his focus on state‑of‑the‑art technology, uncompromising quality and timeless design, RIMOWA suitcases have become the global companion of choice for a sophisticated clientele. Today, with 3,000 employees worldwide, RIMOWA continues to combine craftmanship with precision technology and a commitment to courageous innovation, staying true to its heritage in today’s ever-changing world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
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