Anti - Counterfeiting Specialist

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

The acquisition of Pasticceria Marchesi 1824 has marked the Group’s entry into the food sector, applying the same high quality criteria. Very proactive also in the art field, the Prada Group strengthens its presence through contemporary art projects in constant evolution.

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

JOB PURPOSE  

As a member of our dynamic and global team reporting to the Group Intellectual Property Director, you will focus on protecting the value and reputation of Group’s brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage IP Enforcement and Litigation
• Coordinate external partners’ activities to enforce Prada Group’s IP online and off-line
• Constantly and extensively monitor major e-commerce platforms, social networks, search engines, websites and domain names, identify listings and contents which infringe Prada Group’s IP rights
• Review online enforcement targets for action and proposes to the Intellectual Property Director corrective and enforcement strategies and then implement the agreed actions
• Analyze online enforcement targets, cross-referenced against ongoing investigations, to help connecting online and off line sellers, strengthening the overall impact of the Intellectual Property Team’s efforts
• Create and update Customs training materials; intelligence reports and presentations for sharing with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee global customs recordal and renewals programs
• Update internal process documents and assist in the planning and execution of anti-counterfeiting awareness programs
• Build and manage relationships with IP enforcement functions of online platform operators
• Propose and manage the anti-counterfeiting budget worldwide

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Education Minimum Requirement: BS or BA degree

2+ years’ work experience in intellectual property and brand protection, with proven expertise in online matters

Proficiency with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel + PowerPoint) and proficient at web searches/research

Ability to analyze and organize data, strong attention to details and strong analytical skills

Organizational and time management skills in order to handle a high volume caseload

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment