We are seeking for a skilled Trade Mark Attorney with 2-3 years PQE to join our established Intellectual Property team at Novagraaf.
You will manage a full and varied caseload of UK, EU & international trade mark, design and domain name matters, advising a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational corporations.
Key responsibilities:
- from filing, prosecution, oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement actions
- Represent clients in trade mark disputes before relevant IPOs, as well as advising on settlement negotiations and enforcement strategy.
- Assist Senior Attorneys with account management and client relationship development.
In addition to technical excellence, the role requires active participation in marketing and business development initiatives to contribute to the continued growth of the practice
Your main challenges will be to deliver:
- Knowledge: To-the-point advice to our clients and the further development of our services and knowledge;
- Customer satisfaction: A good understanding of the current and future IP needs of the customer;
- High-performance culture: Contribute to the good performance and knowledge of the entire team.
The perfect match...
- UK-qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney with at least 2-3years PQE experience.
- Technically confident and able to autonomously run a full caseload
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, being a collaborative team player who contributes positively to firm culture
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to professional growth
- Tech-savvy with a proactive attitude to emerging technologies and the impact this has on the business and clients
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and a varying workload
In addition, it is expected that the candidate will meet the foundational proficiency level of Novagraaf’s Core Competency requirements: customer connectedness, results-oriented, business/commercial awareness, flexibility and resilience.
Join Novagraaf; part of Questel, a growing International Group, and live a great Human Adventure ! 🤝
What we offer…
- Full-time permanent contract
- 25 days of paid holiday (in addition to all standard public holidays)
- Hybrid working between our office in London (Gracechurch Street) or the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK with the expectation of
1 day per month in the London office - A role at the heart of a prestigious European law firm
- Establish your own practice with a large and diverse range of clients
- An inclusive culture and continuous learning environment with career advancement opportunities
- A pleasant and open company culture where personal growth is stimulated
- International team: Offices in the EMEA, USA and APAC
Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.
