Intellectual Property Lawyer

Job Description:

Our client, a leading law firm with a specialist and award-winning intellectual property team, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Lawyer to join their growing team. A team which collaborates with their clients across various industry sectors, assisting them in protecting, maximising, and monetising their technology and intellectual property assets. With a strong focus on both contentious and non-contentious matters, their team handles complex IP transactions, disputes, as well as trade mark and design prosecution and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyright, designs, passing off, database rights, and confidential information.
• Handle IP litigation and disputes, representing clients across various IP rights.
• Draft and negotiate IP agreements, including assignments, licences, confidentiality agreements, and research and development agreements.
• Advise clients on clearance, registration, and maintenance of trade marks and designs internationally.
• Collaborate closely with clients, offering strategic counsel and tailored solutions.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in the UK (England, Wales, or Scotland) with 4-7 years of post-qualification experience in IP law.
• Strong experience in IP litigation and disputes, demonstrating a track record of successful outcomes.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating IP agreements, such as assignments, licences, confidentiality agreements, and research and development agreements.
• Bonus: Experience in trade mark and design prosecution and maintenance.
• Proactive attitude towards work, with commercial pragmatism and a strong team ethos.
• Excellent delegation and supervision skills at this level.

Benefits:

• Family:
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave & Pay
  • Shared Parental Leave & Pay
  • Flexible/Home Working
  • Special Leave
  • Elder/Dependant Care
• Health:
  • Dental and Health Cash Plans
  • Flu Jabs
  • Digital GP
  • Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Gym Membership
  • Eye Care
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Free Fruit
• Money:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Pensions
  • Savings Club
  • Discounts
• Social Life:
  • Subscribed Sports & Social Events
  • Holiday Buy & Sell
  • Travel Loans & Season Tickets
  • Volunteer Days
• Career Development:
  • Partner Pathway Programme
  • Business Support Development Programme
  • Legal Support Development Programme
  • Annual and Bi-Annual Promotions Process