Solicitor – IP (Trademark) – Bristol – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will advise on UK, EU and international trademark matters for a diverse client base, focusing on protecting brands across markets. You will work within a collaborative IP team to deliver commercially-focused guidance on both contentious and non-contentious issues, helping clients grow and safeguard their brands. The position offers exposure to high-value portfolio work, with opportunities to contribute to business development and cross-border strategies. This is a flexible, modern role in a supportive and inclusive environment with clear career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative and inclusive team
• career development opportunities
• flexible, modern working environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on trade mark clearance, protection and brand strategy
• Manage UK, EU and international trade mark portfolios and prosecution
• Handle oppositions, invalidity and revocation proceedings
• Support enforcement actions and online brand protection programmes
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in private practice, with UK/EU trade mark experience
• Strong academics
• Excellent communication and pragmatic commercial approach
• Organised, client-focused, able to manage multiple matters

• client-focused
• strong communication
• pragmatic
• trade mark matters (UK/EU)
• portfolio management
• oppositions and revocation proceedings

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