Established and dynamic Patent and Trade Mark Private Practice have exceptional opportunities for recently qualified / nearly qualified Trade Mark Attorneys to join their Surrey and Oxford offices due to increase in workload. The practice prides itself on a good work life balance and enjoys working in a busy but relaxed environment. The company prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of client care while driving forward its team's growth and development strategy both internationally and locally.
Candidates will be exposed to an interesting and varied portfolio with predominately direct clients ranging from large multinationals to smaller start-ups and the role will involve:
Advising on the registrability of trade marks, collective marks and certification marks, including arrangement of pre-filing searches.
Advising on the appropriate classification of goods and services for trade mark registration.
Filing and prosecution of UK, European Community and Madrid Protocol trade mark applications.
Filing and defending oppositions to UK, European Community and Madrid Protocol trade mark applications.
Instructing associates worldwide in filing, prosecution and enforcement of trade mark rights overseas and in defending allegations of infringement of trade marks rights overseas.
Excellent career prospects