IP Associate

Opportunity for an IP Associate to join a leading London law firm with a market-recognised Intellectual Property practice.

The firm

Our client is a highly regarded London law firm with a strong reputation for advising clients across the technology, media, entertainment and private client sectors.

The firm acts for a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and high-growth businesses to multinational companies, household names and private individuals. While it is particularly well known for its work in the technology, media and entertainment industries, the firm offers a full-service platform across corporate, commercial, employment, finance, intellectual property, litigation, private wealth, immigration, property and tax.

The firm's Intellectual Property practice is well established and ranked in the Legal 500 for its expertise in soft IP matters.

The team

The IP team advises across a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property work for clients across a wide range of creative and media industries. The practice supports clients operating in sectors such as fashion, film, television, theatre, video games, music, publishing, advertising and retail.

The group works closely with clients on both advisory and disputes matters, providing strategic guidance on complex IP issues as well as commercial support on transactions.

The role

The firm is looking to recruit a mid-level Associate to join the Intellectual Property team.

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, the new hire will gain exposure to a broad range of IP matters across both disputes and advisory work.

This will include:

• Advising on soft IP matters including trade marks, copyright, passing off and designs Assessing infringement risk and advising on rights clearance and chain of title issues Handling online enforcement matters and domain name disputes Supporting IP litigation in the High Court and IPEC, as well as proceedings before the UK IPO Drafting and negotiating IP agreements including licences, assignments and settlement agreements

Required

• UK qualified Solicitor with 2 - 4 years PQE Strong background in soft IP work including trade marks, copyright, designs and passing off Experience of contentious IP matters including disputes or litigation Interest in the creative industry

Reasons to apply

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Join a well-established and highly regarded IP practice advising leading clients across creative and technology sectors High level of partner exposure and early responsibility Collaborative and collegiate culture within a close-knit team

To apply, contact Emily at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.