The firm’s impressive client roster includes start-ups, spin-outs, growing businesses, and prestigious academic institutions, as well as international corporations. The team is regularly instructed by clients from the US, Japan, China, and Scandinavia.The trademark team is renowned for handling complex trademark matters, including the registration of shape marks and challenging marks requiring evidence of acquired distinctiveness. With a strong focus on dispute resolution, opposition, and enforcement, the team also offers specialist services such as online brand protection, domain name disputes, anti-phishing measures, and design protection across the UK, Europe, and beyond.What You'll Do:
- Advise on all aspects of trademark law, including filing, prosecution, and opposition at the UKIPO, EUIPO, and WIPO.
- Manage trademark portfolios for domestic and international clients, including large corporations, start-ups, and prestigious academic institutions.
- Handle complex trademark disputes, oppositions, and appeals.
- Provide strategic advice on brand protection, design rights, and domain name disputes.
- Work with clients in sectors such as luxury goods, entertainment, sports, food, fashion, and gaming.
- Support the firm's expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including trademark renewals and portfolio management.
- 1-8 years' PQE in an IP practice
- SRA or CITMA qualified
- Experience in all aspects of trademark law, including both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Experience working with clients in luxury goods, entertainment, sports, food, fashion, or gaming sectors