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The Trade Mark Market in 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:15:27 GMT

Article Detail: 2012 was the year of Trade Mark Attorney. In 2011 it was clear that Trade Mark Attorneys did not have as many opportunities to consider as their... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

ITMA Spring Conference 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:06 GMT

Article Detail: 8 Northumberland Avenue was the stunning backdrop to 2013’s ITMA Spring Conference which saw a strong turn out from the Trade Mark profession. ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Changing Perspectives of in-house IP teams: Sacco Mann share ideas at the Global IP Exchange

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:13:19 GMT

Article Detail: The 4th Global IP Exchange provided a wealth of information, sharing of ideas and lively debate amongst the Directors and Heads of IP from some ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Sacco Mann Attend Global IP Exchange

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:54:08 GMT

Article Detail: Sacco Mann is pleased to be taking part in the 4th Global IP Exchange in Munich from 3rd to 5th March this year. Catherine Frenchand&nbs... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

IP Salary Survey Results

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:58:57 GMT

Article Detail: Once again, Sacco Mann’s annual IP Salary Survey has produced some interesting findings. In comparison to the previous year, we had over 50% mo... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The Rise of the Trade Mark Paralegal

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:27:02 GMT

Article Detail: Late 2011 moving into 2012 was undisputedly the time of the Trade Mark Attorney. Anyone having a peak at the jobs pages couldn’t fail to notice... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Engineering on the Rise

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:24:01 GMT

Article Detail: Electronics, Electronics, Electronics…the market has been awash with vacancies in this area over the last 6-12 months with technical expertise... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Being open minded when looking to recruit

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:11:24 GMT

Article Detail: Recruitment can be unpredictable. There are times when you can’t believe how smoothly the process has gone. You advertise the role, the first c... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The ITMA Christmas Lunch in London: 11th December 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:34:53 GMT

Article Detail: The institution that is the annual Institute Christmas Lunch returned to its traditional roots at the Park Lane Inter-Continental this year – a... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The ITMA Christmas Dinner in Manchester: 5th December 2012

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:01:27 GMT

Article Detail: The Grill on the Alley was the venue for this year’s festive dinner, with a strong turn-out from the great and the good of the Trade Mark profe... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Professional Support and Know- How Roles Within The IP sector

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:43:11 GMT

Article Detail: In an increasingly competitive IP market, the patent and trade mark practices who think as innovatively as their clients will stay ahead of the curve... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Increase in Demand for In-House IP Managers

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:50:55 GMT

Article Detail: The In-House market has often been the ultimate aim for many Patent professionals who see the increased depth of knowledge and the ability to work mo... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The Advantages of the CIPA and ITMA Administration Certificates!

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:02:29 GMT

Article Detail: Due to a gradual increase in both IP Private Practice and in-house companies combining their IP Secretary and Formalities function Sacco Mann&rs... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Changing Seasons – Increased Opportunity

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:23:11 GMT

Article Detail: All the leaves are brown, the sky may be grey but on the plus side there are increasing options for Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys looking for new... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Sacco Mann at the forefront of IP recruitment at the 1st London Patent Summit

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:28:46 GMT

Article Detail: The inaugural London Patent Summit took place on the 8th and 9th October 2012 at the London Stock Exchange, attended by around 200 international... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

How to avoid ‘We need someone desperately’!

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:13:17 GMT

Article Detail: It can happen so easily. Your team is busy, you are all working extra hours, weekends & evenings and all other issues other than the concerns of ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Don’t lose faith during a job search!

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:34:43 GMT

Article Detail: While maintaining a positive attitude is vital to ensure a successful job search, there will inevitably be times when you feel discouraged and dishea... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Looking for the “perfect” job: an open mind opens doors!

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:32:46 GMT

Article Detail: We all know what it’s like: you’ve had a bad day at work; that client just doesn’t want to see reason, or that colleague has just m... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

What to expect from your specialist IP Recruitment Consultant

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:41:50 GMT

Article Detail: Recruitment. Does the very word leave you cold? Such a small aspect of your overall responsibilities and yet such a key part of shaping the developme... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Job for Life or Stepping Stone to the Future?

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:42:19 GMT

Article Detail: What is your 5 or 10 year plan? This may sound like one of the cheesiest questions asked of candidates by recruitment professionals but the thrust ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys: Is London Still Calling?!

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:14:48 GMT

Article Detail: Holborn: for years, the hub of the IP profession. But is it still the hotspot it’s always been? There’s no denying that the world is be... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Why work for someone else when you can be your own boss?

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:18:27 GMT

Article Detail: As an economy starts to pull out of recession many take the opportunity to start their own business and the IP sector in the UK has been no exception... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Unitary Patent System – More movement of IP professionals?

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:04:24 GMT

Article Detail: Discussions around the Unitary Patent and associated Court structure are ongoing with a seemingly general will to update and streamline what is perce... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Sacco Mann's IP Divison Expands Further!

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:47:13 GMT

Article Detail: Exciting times lie ahead in the Intellectual Property sector! Not only do our Patent and Trade Mark consultants continue to see the market flourish, ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The Continued Rise Of Inprotech

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:56:24 GMT

Article Detail: Inprotech is a web based IP Management platform specifically designed for law firms with specialist IP departments and was initially introduced in 20... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

How to know when it is time to go!

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:10:08 GMT

Article Detail: Every day, we take several calls from would-be candidates who are considering a career move. Approaches vary from the very definite, “I need a ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Making a move for Partnership – what to expect

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:24:24 GMT

Article Detail: This is a common theme in discussions we have with Qualified Patent Attorneys and Trade Mark Attorneys who are looking to take that next step in... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The Move In-House – Timing Is Everything!

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:18 GMT

Article Detail: The debate about the relative benefits of working in either Industry or Private Practice is one which occupies the minds of many Patent & Tr... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

What you should expect from your specialist IP Recruitment Consultant

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:56:03 GMT

Article Detail: How highly do you value yourself? Your qualifications which you’ve studied so hard for? Your experience which you’ve worked so ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Who’s interviewing who?! (or interview tips for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys)

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:36:39 GMT

Article Detail: We’ve all been there: you’ve interviewed your shortlist of Patent or Trade Mark Attorneys – twice – and made a mouth-watering... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Trade (Mark Attorney) Deficit?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:42:25 GMT

Article Detail: Demand for Trade Mark Attorneys on the rise! For the last two years or so there has been a discernable trend in the UK IP sector; that demand for ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

‘One-Stop Shop’ the new buzzwords as Legal Eagles fly into the Intellectual Property nests

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:16:51 GMT

Article Detail: John Lewis, Tesco, Amazon, Ebay…all businesses who, with their traditional routes firmly in one sector, now profess to be a retail “one-... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Have you got any questions? No? Game Over!

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:18 GMT

Article Detail: It was all going so well! You walked in with confidence, presented effectively during a 90 minute interview in which you recalled the finer point... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Protect that Investment! How to retain your Newly Qualified Patent Attorneys

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:53 GMT

Article Detail: We are now approaching the end of March – traditionally exciting times for Chartered Patent Attorneys & Trade Mark Attorneys as the results... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Patent Attorney Exams: Drafting Your Way To Success

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:40:41 GMT

Article Detail: March and November: typically the most stressful months of the year for Patent Attorneys as you either prepare for exams, await your results – ... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Demand for Patent Admin Support Out Strips Trade Marks into 2012

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:01:37 GMT

Article Detail: Towards the end of 2011 and into 2012 there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Patent Secretarial / Administration and Patent Formalitie... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

The results are in... Sacco Mann IP Salary Survey 2011/ 2012

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:35:20 GMT

Article Detail: Our recent Salary Survey gives IP professionals a comprehensive overview of the current market, providing a benchmark for clients and candidates alik... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections

Patent and Trade Mark Partner Moves on the increase

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:03:28 GMT

Article Detail: The first flushes of 2012 have seen a marked increase in the number of Patent and Trade Mark Partners looking to explore their options, for various r... more details
Categor(ies): IP Connections