Our annual Intellectual Property Salary Survey is now live! We invite you to take part in this short survey.
By spending no more than 5 minutes answering salary and role related questions you'll help us share valuable insights into the various roles, levels of experience and specialisms across Europe.
When you complete the survey, you have the chance to be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning £100 worth of gift vouchers of your choice.
Last year’s salary proved very popular and was published in the Intellectual Property Magazine - so make sure you add your information for the most comprehensive spread of data.
Zara Suspended Sales of Some of Its Clothes After Artist Accuses the Retailer of Copying Her Designs
The sale of a number of a number of products has been suspended in Zara stores after an illustrator based in California accused the retailer of copying her original designs...
For the second time in just a few months, the International Trade Commission has taken the air out of the tires of Jawbone's lawsuits against rival Fitbit...
Our client is seeking a qualified trademark attorney to work in their Manchester office within a team of trade of mark specialists.
They provide a diverse mix of work, clients and opportunities whilst supporting you from within a dynamic and successful practice.
Your portfolio will include both domestic and international clients, from a wide range of industries. You will also have direct responsibility for business development.
They are looking for someone who will take the lead in marketing and business development from the Manchester office.
The ideal candidate will have law firm/solicitor background and experience.
We are looking someone whose background in private practice may be better suited as you will be used to handling a large portfolio of prosecution work and you will quickly aim to become the internal 'go to' person and be able to provide quality and detailed information on EU and UK filing procedures and processes - you should be comfortable giving best practice advice on these jurisdictions.
The main part of this role will have you overseeing the prosecution and docket management procedures. IP management and responsibility will be given to you to manage budgets and cost effectiveness. It will be for you to identify if internal or external counsel is sought on certain IP matters at the same time as managing costs to the benefit of the company.