Trade Mark Attorney – Intellectual Property – Bristol – 5+ PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead international trade mark work from Bristol, advising global brands on clearance, protection, and strategy within a top-tier IP team. You will shape worldwide filing approaches, handle contentious and non-contentious matters, and help grow long-term client relationships. The position offers hybrid working and a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on development. This is an opportunity to impact high-profile brands and contribute to a leading IP practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• competitive salary 70,000 to 95,000 (dependent on experience)
• Platinum accreditation for wellbeing
• supportive, inclusive culture
• opportunity to work with high-profile global brands
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Managing global trade mark and design filings
• Advising on contentious registry proceedings
• Developing worldwide filing strategies and liaising with local counsel
• Providing trade mark clearance advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider commercial and IP teams
• Supporting the development of junior team members (where applicable)

Key requirements

• At least 5 years’ post qualification experience
• UK Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
• Strong experience in trade mark clearance, protection, and enforcement
• Excellent client care skills and ability to build trusted relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high performing team
• Confidence working independently, including when working remotely
• Experience supervising junior colleagues (advantageous)

• Excellent client care
• Collaborative teamwork
• Strategic thinking
• Trade mark clearance
• Trade mark protection
• Trade mark enforcement

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