Intellectual Property Specialist in Birmingham

Are you an experienced IP Specialist with excellent knowledge of IP laws and processes seeking a long term contract with a global automotive brand?

We are seeking an immediately available IP specialist who will report into the Department Manager and responsible for anti-counterfeiting cases and brand protection, including serving cease and desist letters. The role is initially for 7 months with the potential to become a permanent position!

Responsibilities:

• Optimise enforcements against counterfeits to protect the global brand.
• Manage contracting and licensing matters, including trademark licensing and reviewing IP related clauses in commercial agreements.
• Facilitate IP awareness to all associates in the region.
• Secure the best output for anti-counterfeiting/contracting in favour of the global brand.
• Build relationships with external law firms in order to achieve excellent outputs by smooth communications.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Part -Qualified Trademark or Patent Attorney qualified in UK or Europe with experience.
• Possess a background in IP, with excellent knowledge and experience in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection activities.
• Experience of Trademark licensing ,commercial agreements and enforcement agencies.
• Strong cultural awareness and adaptability, with experience working effectively across diverse regions and organisational systems.
• Possess excellent business awareness and acumen.

The role is inside IR35 and up to £300-£350 per day via an umbrella company.

You will enjoy a 35 hr week and a hybrid working model which requires 3 days of the week working in the Bracknell head office.

Excellent working environment and 1pm finish on a Friday!