Corporate Counsel – Trademark & Copyright Attorney

Job Title

Corporate Counsel I – Trademark & Copyright Attorney

Ada (Grand Rapids), MI
Pay Range: $ – $ (plus an annual bonus)

On-site

We are looking to hire a Trademark & Copyright Attorney to join our Legal team. This role will manage global trademark brands and provide legal advice to internal business clients domestically and internationally regarding the use of trademark and copyright assets.

• Conduct legal work under minimal supervision and serve as direct client contact for domestic and international affiliate clients.
• Provide legal services regarding all aspects of trademark and copyright matters including trademark clearance, registration, and prosecution of trademark applications, and strategic enforcement of trademark rights through oppositions, cancellation, and infringement proceedings.
• Oversee paralegals and administrative matters associated with trademark docketing.
• Work with sales & marketing in the promotion of the Amway business on various social media platforms and provide legal guidance to in-house content creation teams on copyright and publicity rights.
• Provide IP advice on advertising projects, including audio/visual, social media, labeling, and print media, as well as enforcement of IP rights on social media platforms.
• When necessary, assist in the acquisition or licensing of music and other copyrighted material.

• Juris Doctorate, admitted to practice in at least one State Bar.
• At least 4 years legal experience with a large law firm and/or in‑house practicing in the trademark area.

• Ability to effectively manage a global trademark portfolio and provide legal advice and counseling regarding basic copyright matters.
• Review and analyze global trademark searches for clearance of use on products and counsel internal clients regarding associated risks.
• Handle trademark disputes, including preparing cease and desist letters and other correspondence related to IP infringements, manage oppositions and cancellations, and negotiate resolutions of disputes.
• Manage foreign counsel in the enforcement of corporate brands to eliminate infringing uses.
• Draft and review trademark and copyright licensing and other agreements to support business operations.
• Develop relationships with sales and marketing teams and educate them on trademark and copyright basics.
• Excellent business judgment with the ability to make decisions and give advice that demonstrates an understanding of the law as well as the overall business objectives and the risk/reward of each situation.
• Communicate complex legal issues concisely and provide practical, effective, and creative recommendations to the Legal Division and Enterprise management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of enforcement programs for Amway’s trademark and copyright assets on social media platforms.
• Evaluate and resolve potential trademark infringement and registrability issues associated with proposed products and processes, both offensively and defensively.
• Strategically select and manage outside counsel in multiple countries, keeping in mind budgetary objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to positively influence others.
• Experience communicating and working with individuals and directing counsel in a global environment, including contact with individuals from other cultures where English is not the primary language.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Amway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants who meet the experience and qualifications required and are interested in full time work for our Legal team to apply.