征询建议书（RFP）-知识产权支持服务-美国

Intellectual PropertySupport Request for Proposal Zurich,November5,2025 Contents 1.Introduction..........................................................................................................................22.Instructions...........................................................................................................................43.Scope of Work.......................................................................................................................54.Tender Process Schedule.....................................................................................................65.Legal Considerations...........................................................................................................7 1.Introduction 1.1.FIFA The Fédération Internationalede Football Association (FIFA), based in Zurich, Switzerland, is theinternational governing body of football, futsal and beach soccer, comprising of 211 memberassociations grouped into sixrecognizedconfederations.It is also the organizer of theFIFA FIFA's activities extend far beyond its broad spectrum of international competitions, serving akey function in providingmaterial, financial and promotional resources for development of the For more information on FIFA and its competitions, please visit the official website atwww.FIFA.com. 1.2.Intellectual Property FIFA is theworld-wideowner ofitsintellectual propertyand commercial rightsas well as theowner ofthe FIFA competition’sintellectual property(“FIFAIP”),which includes well-knownproperties such asthe FIFA World Cup.AllFIFAIPisexclusively owned by FIFAand currently FIFA has a vast licensing program for its FIFA IP, which is supported by the FIFA Commercial 1.3.Purpose of this Request for Proposal In2024,theFIFA Legal & Compliance Divisionmovedfrom Zurich, Switzerland to Miami, Florida.FIFA reorganizedthe structure of its legal teamanddevelopeda newCommercial Legalteam FIFA’s Commercial Legal team’svisioniscenteredoncreatingone global legal team for themanagement and enforcement of FIFA’svast mediaportfolio. As part of this approach, FIFAappointed asFIFA’s global counsels, the firm of Hoyng Rokh Monegier, to manage FIFA's global In these roles, K&L Gates and Hoyng Rokh Monegier assist FIFA in managing its external counselnetwork for all intellectualpropertyand brand protection matters, including supporting FIFA in SinceFIFAconsidersitsexternal counsel an extension oftheglobal legal team, FIFA is re-establishing its outside counsel team member roster.FIFA wants to ensure that itsoutside ThisRequest for Proposal (“RFP”)invitesUS-basedlaw firmsto submit a proposal(“Proposal”)toFIFAto providelegal support with respect tointellectual property mattersinthe United States. ThisRFP is designed to facilitate the selection of firms who will offer and, if selected, provideinnovative,cost-effectivelegal services tailored to FIFA’s requirementsbeginningonJanuary12, Participating firms mustpossess the followingfive (5) key criteria: 1.Demonstrable Expertise a.Vast expertise and experienceof intellectual propertylawsinthe United States;b.Functional knowledge of FIFA’s industry and/or business/business model;c.Understanding and comfort inproviding adviceon the innovative and novel areas 2.Good Relationships & Prior Track Record a.Evidence of a continuous, sustained and mutually beneficial relationships withclients; c.Ability to respond quickly on issues of first impression or complex matters with 3.Competitive Pricing a.Competitive rates based on the prevailing market for services of the naturerequested; 4.Absence of any significant conflicts preventing the firm from providing FIFA with the 5.A Commitment to Invest in Service Delivery and Processes a.Demonstrable investment in,and continuous use of,best practices in processesunderpinning thefirm’s delivery of legal advice;b.Use of appropriate technology to provide services effectively, and efficiently, to the 2.Instructions Belowarethe instructionsfor submitting the RFP: Point of Contact Your point of contact (“POC”)at FIFAisMara Stojanovic atMara.Stojanovic@fifa.org.Responses to the RFP should besentto the FIFA POCby November 17,2025,at 8 a.m. EST. Firm’s Response / Bid submission Please e-mail your response to the POC by the deadline stated in the RFPSchedule(November 17,2025 at 8 a.m. EST). Your response should include all information requested by FIFAas well as thisRFP form executed.FIFA will not accept Proposals received after the due date and time. All answers to RFP queries should be concise,answersto any one questionshould notexceed 300words.Pleasealsodo not send general law firm marketing materialswithout responding to Your response to this RFP must include the following sections in the order listed: 1.ExecutiveSummary. Thissectionshouldexplain how the firm meets the key criteria which FIFA is looking for inapartner, as well as,explain the firm’sinterest, proposalin managing FIFA’s workand