About this role
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You'll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property, you will focus on clearing, protecting and enforcing Kohl's trademarks, copyrights, domain names, patents and trade secrets to ensure brand integrity and compliance with Intellectual Property (IP) laws.
What You'll Do
Provide legal advice on IP rights, including trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, patents, domain names and trade secretsReview and clear Kohl's private and exclusive brand products and marketing to mitigate legal risk on trademark, copyright, trade dress and patent issuesCollaborate with Kohl's product, marketing and technology teams to mitigate IP risk through effective legal review processesClear, file, prosecute and maintain trademarks in the United States and/or other international trademark officesMonitor and enforce Kohl's IP rights by executing brand protection strategies and global portfolio managementObtain, maintain, monitor and enforce Kohl's domain name portfolioHandle IP disputes, including cease and desist actions, infringement claims, oppositions, cancellations, UDRPs and other IP takedown matters.Review and negotiate various IP-related contracts to obtain necessary rights and mitigate legal riskMonitor global IP laws and retail industry trends to mitigate legal risksAdditional tasks may be assigned What Skills You Have
Required
3-5 years of intellectual property experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal departmentSignificant experience reviewing consumer products and marketing for IP issuesStrong knowledge of U.S. and international IP laws, including the Madrid ProtocolExcellent analytical, research and problem-solving skillsAbility to synthesize complex legal analysis into actionable and concise adviceExceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to pivot quickly and balance a complicated and constantly evolving workloadHigh level of discretion, sensitivity and integrity in handling confidential and proprietary information Preferred
Retail experienceExperience managing global trademark portfolios and working with international counsel and international trademark officesStrong understanding of IP enforcement tactics and brand protection strategiesFamiliarity with emerging technologies in retail, such as AI and digital marketplacesSelf-starter willing to learn the business and collaborate with business teams Special Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolMember of the state bar or licensed by the state bar