Summary: The role of Solicitor - Trademarks, Copyright and Designs involves joining a global team to manage and enforce intellectual property rights, specifically trademarks, designs, and copyrights. The position requires collaboration with legal and business colleagues to provide IP advisory services and support various projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for trademark clearance, portfolio management, and advising on complex legal matters. This is a six-month contract based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and clearing new pack designs, marketing material, and trademarks.
• Managing and prosecuting the trademark portfolio, including handling registry objections.
• Running disputes before trademark registries and courts.
• Advising on day-to-day trademark, design, and copyright queries.
• Supporting IP-related projects, including licenses and assignments.
• Providing IP compliance training to market lawyers and marketing teams.
• Assessing risks related to GenerativeAI projects and providing relevant training.

Key Skills:

• Qualification as a UK solicitor or trademark attorney, or equivalent international qualifications.
• Experience in trademark portfolio management and prosecution.
• Experience advising on trademark, copyright, and designs matters.
• Confidence in providing legal opinions and risk analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and business counselling skills.
• Ability to think critically and work independently.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal