The BDC team currently consists of five Partners; Nellie Jackson, Paul Jordan, Ian Gruselle, Jeremy Blum and Simon Clark. Across the department there are both qualified solicitors and trade mark attorneys, along with an effective trade mark paralegal team to support them.
This role will primarily work with Nellie, PJ and Ian who are looking to recruit a qualified solicitor or trade mark attorney with 6 to 10 years’ experience working on a broad range of trade mark portfolio management, including both contentious and non-contentious Registry matters.

Key responsibilities

• Trade mark and design portfolio management
• Brand clearance, protection and maintenance; and the provision of strategic advice regarding the
  same
• Management and conduct of contentious Registry actions at the UK and EU IPOs, and management of
  overseas actions
• Negotiating and drafting co-existence and settlement agreements
• Supervision of trade mark paralegals and junior team members

Skills & experience

• A good team player with a personable nature – who can show a genuine interest and enthusiasm for
  trade marks and IP generally
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Leadership and organisation skills
• Qualified solicitor or trade mark attorney

To view the full specification, and apply, please visit our careers portal.