I. P. & BRAND PROTECTION SPECIALIST at Bulgari

Bulgari; Roma; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bulgari seeks a Lead I.P. & Brand Protection Specialist to safeguard the company’s rights in Rome, Italy. You will manage the global IP portfolio, perform clearance analyses, and coordinate enforcement actions across digital and physical channels.

The role requires 3–5 years of IP/brand protection experience, with a focus on preventing infringements and supporting cross‑functional teams. On‑site, full‑time position in Rome offers strong career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of IP/Brand Protection experience in an international setting.
• Experience with trademark portfolio management and enforcement.
• Luxury industry exposure is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage global Intellectual Property portfolio (trademarks, designs, copyrights, patents, domain names).
• Perform trademark, design and domain clearance searches and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Innovation and Legal teams on IP risk mitigation.
• Lead global anti-counterfeiting and brand protection activities across channels.
• Monitor infringements across marketplaces, social media, and domains.
• Coordinate investigations, seizures, and enforcement with authorities and external parties.
• Support litigation, oppositions, and cease-and-desist actions; ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage relationships with IP law firms, agents, investigators, and providers.

Connaissances

Intellectual Property

Brand protection

Anti-counterfeiting

IP risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Legal compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law

Outils

IP management platforms

Description du poste

I. P. & BRAND PROTECTION SPECIALIST at Bulgari in Roma, LAZ, IT.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Position Mission

Protect and strengthen the Company’s intellectual property rights and brand integrity by ensuring the effective management of the global IP portfolio and supporting coordinated brand protection and enforcement initiatives. The role contributes to safeguarding brand equity by preventing infringements, supporting anti-counterfeiting actions, mitigating IP risks associated with new products and markets, and ensuring compliance with applicable intellectual property laws and international best practices.

Job responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s global Intellectual Property portfolio (trademarks, designs, copyrights, patents and domain names), ensuring timely filings, renewals, maintenance and accurate portfolio administration.
• Conduct trademark, design and domain availability searches, preliminary clearance analyses and risk assessments to support new product, collection and business initiatives.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Innovation and Legal teams to identify, assess and mitigate IP risks before commercial launches.
• Conduct global anti-counterfeiting and brand protection activities across physical and digital channels, supporting the implementation of enforcement strategies.
• Monitor potential infringements across marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, social media, domain names and other digital environments through specialized monitoring providers.
• Coordinate investigations, evidence collection, customs actions, seizures, raids and authentication activities in collaboration with external investigators, customs authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Support litigation, oppositions, cancellation actions, cease-and-desist procedures and other IP enforcement matters by coordinating with external counsel and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Manage relationships with external IP law firms, trademark agents, investigators and specialized service providers, monitoring deadlines, deliverables and overall case progress.
• Maintain accurate IP databases, enforcement records, litigation documentation and management reporting to ensure portfolio integrity and effective decision-making.

Profile Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of Intellectual Property law, including trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, patents and domain names.
• Experience managing international IP portfolios and related prosecution processes.
• Good understanding of online and offline brand protection and anti-counterfeiting practices.
• Knowledge of trademark clearance, infringement assessment and IP risk analysis.
• Experience supporting litigation, enforcement actions, oppositions and administrative proceedings.
• Familiarity with customs surveillance procedures, investigations, evidence management and enforcement workflows.
• Knowledge of IP database management systems and document management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with IP management platforms is considered an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are considered a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to assess legal and business risks pragmatically.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple parallel matters and strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across multicultural environments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Intellectual Property, Brand Protection, gained in an international company and/or a specialized law firm.
• Experience supporting trademark portfolio management, IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting initiatives in a multinational environment.
• Previous exposure to luxury industry is considered a strong advantage.

Additional information

• For new joiners in this role in Italy, the initial annual gross salary is EUR 40000
• This salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria and corresponds to the compensation normally granted for this position at the time of publication of this job posting.
• Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your unique combination of experience and skills, seniority, and current organizational needs.
• In addition to the benefits provided by law, further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies.
• The employment relationship will be governed by the provisions of the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Commercio), as applied by Bulgari Spa in Italy.

BVLGARI MAISON Bvlgari was founded in the heart of Rome in 1884. Over the decades, the Brand has established a worldwide reputation as magnificent Roman High Jeweler and icon of Italian art of living. Through a pioneering vision, the company’s international success has evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high-end watches to accessories and perfumes, and featuring an extended network of boutiques and hotels. Demonstrated through its numerous philanthropic partnerships, Bvlgari deeply believes in innovating the present for a sustainable future through its commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility and giving back – to nature and to the community. In 2024 the Maison announced the creation of Fondazione Bvlgari , reinforcing its devotion to building a meaningful tomorrow through care, generosity and long-term dedication.