IP Counsel (m/f/d)

RIMOWA; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

International LVHM network

RIMOWA discount

Company benefits

Private sales

Employee events

Parking spaces

Employee restaurant

Museum Ludwig access

Zusammenfassung

RIMOWA is seeking an IP Counsel (m/f/d) for our Cologne office. The role focuses on protecting the brand via trademarks, designs, and copyrights, with emphasis on anti-counterfeiting and risk management across global operations.

You will draft and negotiate IP-related contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and collaborate with design, R&D, and marketing teams to safeguard IP assets. Fluent English and German required; French is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Above-average law degree (preferably from German university, but comparable international law degrees also acceptable).
• 3+ years relevant professional experience in an industrial company; or experience in private law firm.
• Knowledge of IP law; experience drafting IP-related contracts is a must.
• Ideally native German speaker with business fluent English; French is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, communication skills, and a solution‑oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Brand Protection / Anti-Counterfeiting: manage enforcement actions against IP infringements, including online platforms; assist customs interventions and enforcement activities; oversee IP infringement litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
• Contract & Commercial Advisory: draft, review and negotiate IP-related contracts; advise on day-to-day commercial operations.
• IP Assessments & Risk Management: ensure compliance with global IP laws; assess and mitigate IP risks in marketing and other activities.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: partner with product/design, R&D, marketing and brand protection; train teams on IP awareness and enforcement practices.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Solution-oriented thinking

Team spirit

Hands-on mentality

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position

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.

Position

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 aIP 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
• Flexible working hours
• International environment within the LVHM network
• Exciting project opportunities
• 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

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.