IP & Brand Protection Manager / Paralegal (tech accessories)
Velvet Caviar, New York, NY, United States
Ready to help protect and scale one of the fastest-growing consumer brands? VelvetCaviar.com is seeking an IP & Brand Protection Specialist to own and elevate our intellectual property strategy as we continue to grow. This role will play a critical part in protecting our product designs, brand assets, and innovations across global markets — from filings to enforcement.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work cross-functionally with product, creative, and leadership teams, manage external legal partners, and build a best-in-class IP and brand protection function within a fast-moving, design-driven company.
Key Responsibilities
Own and execute the company’s IP and brand protection strategy across product designs, trademarks, and patents. Manage and drive outside counsel to prepare, file, and advance trademark, design patent, and utility patent applications. Partner with international counsel to ensure global protection of trademarks, copyrights, and patents across key markets. Conduct trademark clearance and risk assessments for new product names, designs, and brand initiatives. Proactively identify, prioritize, and execute enforcement actions against infringements, counterfeit products, and unauthorized use across e-commerce platforms and marketplaces. Maintain and optimize the company’s IP portfolio, including filings, deadlines, renewals, and documentation. Partner with product, creative, and leadership teams to identify protectable IP early and ensure proper filing strategies ahead of product launches. Identify gaps and opportunities in IP coverage, recommending new filings and protection strategies to strengthen the brand globally. Requirements
3–6+ years of experience in intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and/or brand protection (in-house or at a law firm). Experience managing trademark and/or patent filings, including working directly with outside counsel (USPTO experience preferred). Strong understanding of IP strategy, processes, timelines, and global filing considerations. Experience identifying and addressing infringement, counterfeits, or unauthorized use of IP. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in consumer products, e-commerce, or retail brands is a plus. Nice to have:
Experience with Amazon Brand Registry, IP enforcement tools, or marketplace takedown processes. PERKS
Be a key player in a growing and influential brand Annual Performance Bonuses Fully remote job, optional HQ visits PTO Days + Specified Holidays Off Health Insurance coverage + 401(k) Velvet Caviar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Own and execute the company’s IP and brand protection strategy across product designs, trademarks, and patents. Manage and drive outside counsel to prepare, file, and advance trademark, design patent, and utility patent applications. Partner with international counsel to ensure global protection of trademarks, copyrights, and patents across key markets. Conduct trademark clearance and risk assessments for new product names, designs, and brand initiatives. Proactively identify, prioritize, and execute enforcement actions against infringements, counterfeit products, and unauthorized use across e-commerce platforms and marketplaces. Maintain and optimize the company’s IP portfolio, including filings, deadlines, renewals, and documentation. Partner with product, creative, and leadership teams to identify protectable IP early and ensure proper filing strategies ahead of product launches. Identify gaps and opportunities in IP coverage, recommending new filings and protection strategies to strengthen the brand globally. Requirements
3–6+ years of experience in intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and/or brand protection (in-house or at a law firm). Experience managing trademark and/or patent filings, including working directly with outside counsel (USPTO experience preferred). Strong understanding of IP strategy, processes, timelines, and global filing considerations. Experience identifying and addressing infringement, counterfeits, or unauthorized use of IP. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in consumer products, e-commerce, or retail brands is a plus. Nice to have:
Experience with Amazon Brand Registry, IP enforcement tools, or marketplace takedown processes. PERKS
Be a key player in a growing and influential brand Annual Performance Bonuses Fully remote job, optional HQ visits PTO Days + Specified Holidays Off Health Insurance coverage + 401(k) Velvet Caviar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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