Trade Mark Attorney

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Trade Mark Attorney, Solicitor or IP specialist to join a leading trade marks and brand protection practice, working closely with a highly regarded practitioner recognised by Legal 500, WTR 1000, MIP IP Stars and Lexology Index.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of domestic and international clients, from global brands to high-growth businesses, across sectors including technology, telecommunications, retail, sports, food & beverage, life sciences and education.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients throughout the full brand lifecycle, from clearance and protection through to portfolio management, enforcement and disputes.

Key Responsibilities

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• Advising clients on UK and international trade mark clearance, risk assessment and filing strategies.
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• Managing trade mark portfolios for a varied client base.
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• Conducting and interpreting clearance searches and freedom-to-operate assessments.
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• Handling UKIPO and international prosecution matters.
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• Advising on contentious trade mark matters, oppositions, cancellations and infringement disputes.
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• Supporting clients with design right protection and enforcement strategies.
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• Assisting with domain name disputes, company name complaints and online brand protection issues.
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• Advising on non-traditional trade marks including colours, sounds, motion marks and other emerging brand assets.
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• Liaising with overseas counsel to coordinate global filing and enforcement programmes.
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• Building strong long-term relationships with clients and becoming a trusted commercial adviser.
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• Contributing to business development, marketing activities and thought leadership.
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Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

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• Qualified Trade Mark Attorney, Solicitor or equivalent IP qualification. 5+ years experience
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• Strong experience in trade mark clearance, prosecution and portfolio management.
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• Exposure to contentious trade mark work including oppositions and cancellation proceedings.
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• Experience managing client relationships independently.
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• Commercial awareness and an ability to provide practical, business-focused advice.
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• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
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• An interest in wider brand protection issues, including designs, copyright and online enforcement.
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• A collaborative approach and desire to develop within a growing specialist practice.
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Desirable Experience

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• UKIPO advocacy experience.
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• International portfolio management.
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• Design rights experience.
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• Domain name disputes and online brand enforcement.
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• Experience advising clients in technology, retail, sports, life sciences or consumer brands.
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What's on Offer

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• Direct mentoring from a market-leading trade mark specialist.
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• High-quality and varied client work.
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• Significant client contact and autonomy.
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• Opportunity to develop a niche specialism within trade marks and brand protection.
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• Strong platform for career progression.
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• Flexible and entrepreneurial working environment.
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