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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.
