Senior Trademark Counsel

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a qualified trademark counsel to manage trademark strategies. The successful candidate will have experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and brand protection. Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK, EU, and US trademark systems are essential. This role offers a hybrid working model, supporting flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified trademark attorney with experience in trademark lifecycle matters.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to provide commercial legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating clearance searches and providing legal advice.
• Managing trademark prosecution activities.
• Preparing oppositions, cancellation, and invalidation actions.

Skills

Qualified trademark attorney

Knowledge of UK, EU, and US trademark systems

Communication skills

Ability to deliver practical advice

Proactive and adaptable approach

Tools

Online brand enforcement tools

IP monitoring software

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a trademark counsel / senior counsel to join the IP team within our in-house Legal function.

This is an opportunity to join our business at an exciting time as Arm’s business continues to grow, and with that the importance of our brands. Reporting to Arm’s Principal Trademark Counsel, you will be a qualified and commercially minded trademark attorney familiar with experience across the full lifecycle of trademark related matters including filing, prosecution, protection, and disputes. You will play an important role in executing Arm’s trademark strategy.

Our UK Legal team is predominantly based in Cambridge, UK, although we will also consider candidates interested in working from our Manchester office.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating clearance searches and providing legal advice to the business, including legal opinions, usage, and risks.
• Managing trademark prosecution activities, including establishing multi-jurisdictional filing programs and working with international counsel to secure protection.
• Portfolio management and renewals.
• Preparing oppositions, cancellation, and invalidation actions.
• Handling matters related to company name disputes, such as challenging and negotiating trademark coexistence agreements, as well as domain name disputes.
• Supporting brand protection activities.
• Advising the business and developing guidance for internal users and third parties on brand usage.
• Collaborating with our corporate development team on M&A transactions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified trademark attorney with good knowledge of UK, EU, and US trademark systems (global experience highly valued).
• Experience with online brand enforcement tools and IP monitoring software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver practical, commercial advice aligned with Arm’s strategy and culture in a clear, solutions-focused manner.
• Proactive, adaptable, autonomous, yet collaborative approach.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• In-house experience at a global corporation is advantageous, especially with a demonstrated interest in moving in-house and commercial ability.
• Experience with in-house IP management systems.
• Exposure to open-source software IP matters, including trademark usage in software environments.

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Accommodations at Arm

If you need adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Your information will be kept confidential and used solely to facilitate accommodations.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Our hybrid working model supports high performance and personal wellbeing, encouraging face-to-face collaboration while offering flexibility. Specific arrangements will depend on the role and team needs.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.