Associate / Trade Mark Attorney - Intellectual Property (mid-level) in London

Associate / Trade Mark Attorney – Intellectual Property (mid-level)

We are looking for a mid‑level Associate / Trade Mark Attorney to join our established team in London, as part of one of the largest departments in the London office. Candidates should have three to four years of post‑qualification experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice on a wide range of brand‑related issues, both non‑contentious and contentious.
• Assisting in the management of worldwide trade mark and design portfolios, including conducting clearance searches, drafting trade mark specifications, and implementing filing programmes.
• Handling prosecution issues, drafting arguments, and preparing evidence in response to Trade Mark Office objections, third‑party oppositions, invalidity, and appeal actions.
• Drafting settlement agreements and managing trade mark disputes such as oppositions, cancellation actions, enforcement cases, and domain name disputes.
• Drafting agreements related to IP rights, including letters of consent, assignments, licences, co‑existence agreements, undertakings, cease & desist letters, and other related documents.

What You\’ll Bring

To meet the competencies of the role, candidates will have post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm or IP practice and an ability to manage portfolios and client relationships with limited supervision while fully considering other legal issues that may arise.

What\’s In It For You

• A flexible working model that balances office and remote work.
• Career and personal development through award‑winning programmes, mentoring, and bespoke coaching.
• A curriculum focused on technical and business skills applied to real‑world business issues.
• A competitive, market‑led salary and bonus structure.
• Family‑friendly policies, health schemes, and wellbeing support.
• A flexible benefits package that can be tailored to your needs.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, Bird & Bird operates two discretionary bonus schemes: a performance‑related bonus that rewards contributions to the firm and a winning‑work bonus that compensates associates for bringing new or additional work from clients.

If you require any assistance, please email us at attalentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com.

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We are a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer and will provide adjustments during the recruitment process if needed.

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