THE TEAM 

Our Brands team supports clients at every stage of the brand lifecycle, from brand creation and clearance through to portfolio management, commercialisation, enforcement and dispute resolution.

The team works alongside market-leading colleagues across intellectual property, commercial, corporate and disputes practices, providing clients with a seamless service across complex domestic and international matters. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including retail, consumer, technology, media, financial services and life sciences.

We advise on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional trade mark portfolios, high-profile disputes and strategic brand management projects. Clients value our commercially focused approach, deep sector knowledge and ability to combine specialist trade mark expertise with the strength of a full-service law firm.

As the practice continues to grow, we are investing in talent, technology and innovation to further enhance our client offering and create opportunities for our people to develop their careers.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE 

As a Senior Trade Mark Attorney, you will:

• Lead the management and strategic development of domestic and international trade mark portfolios for a diverse client base.
• Advise clients on trade mark clearance, registrability, filing strategies, portfolio optimisation and risk management.
• Manage complex prosecution matters before the UKIPO, EUIPO and WIPO, delivering commercially focused solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Act on contentious trade mark matters including oppositions, cancellations, invalidity and revocation actions, domain name disputes and broader brand protection issues.
• Collaborate closely with IP litigators and commercial IP specialists on strategic and business-critical matters.
• Advise clients on brand enforcement strategies across digital channels, online marketplaces and emerging technologies.
• Support clients on the IP aspects of commercial transactions, including licensing, franchising, collaborations, acquisitions and investments.
• Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders by understanding their commercial priorities and delivering pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
• Play a visible role in business development activity, contributing to pitches, client presentations, thought leadership and market engagement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing supervision, coaching and technical guidance.
• Contribute to the continued development of the practice through innovation, process improvement and knowledge sharing.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Essential

• Qualified UK Trade Mark Attorney.
• Significant post-qualification experience advising on trade mark and brand protection matters.
• Experience managing substantial international trade mark portfolios.
• Proven expertise in trade mark clearance, prosecution and contentious proceedings before the UKIPO and EUIPO.
• Experience advising clients on brand protection, enforcement and portfolio strategy.
• Established track record of building and managing client relationships.
• Experience supervising and developing junior professionals.
• Comfortable coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters and working with overseas counsel.

Desirable

• Experience advising on online brand enforcement and platform protection strategies.
• Exposure to sectors such as retail, consumer, technology, media, life sciences or financial services.
• Experience supporting the IP aspects of corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
• Existing network within the trade mark and intellectual property market.

Success in This Role

Success in this position will be demonstrated through:

• Trusted adviser status with key clients.
• Delivery of commercially impactful solutions on complex matters.
• Successful development and retention of client relationships.
• Contribution to revenue growth and new business opportunities.
• Effective mentoring and development of junior colleagues.
• Active participation in the growth and strategic development of the brands practice.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in client service delivery.

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver. 

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.