Trademark Attorney in the UK

ViDiVast IP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office option

Incentive awards

Competitive salary

Part-time option

Global client exposure

Job summary

ViDiVast IP in the UK seeks a skilled Trademark Attorney to join our international practice, with extensive experience in filing, prosecution, and strategy across UK, EU, and Madrid systems. You will manage trademark clearance, oppositions, and portfolio advice for diverse clients, interacting with UKIPO, EUIPO, and international bodies, while keeping up with evolving trademark law and deadlines.

Excellent drafting, communication, and research skills are essential; fluency in English is

Qualifications

• Practical experience in trademark law required.
• Experience with oppositions, cancellations, and contentious proceedings.
• Advising clients on trademark strategies, brand protection, and portfolio management.
• Representing clients before UKIPO or other bodies.
• Strong knowledge of the Trade Marks Act 1994 and UK law.
• Familiar with EU trademark laws and EUIPO procedures.
• Awareness of Madrid System for international registration.
• Brand management and industry-specific trademark practices.
• Strong analytical and research abilities for registrability and conflicts.
• Excellent drafting skills for applications and opposition statements.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and officials.
• Good time management and multitasking to handle multiple cases.
• Fluency in English; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trademark availability searches and advise on clearance.
• Prepare and file trademark applications with UKIPO, EUIPO, and Madrid System.
• Manage oppositions, cancellations, and disputes.
• Advise on protection strategies, enforcement, and portfolio management.
• Monitor trademarks and renewal deadlines.
• Keep up-to-date with UK, EU, and international trademark developments.

Skills

Trademark law

Oppositions

Trademark strategy

UKIPO experience

UK trademark law

EU trademark law

Madrid System

Brand management

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication

Time management

English fluency

Additional languages

Job description

International patent law firm VidiVastIP has more than 30 years of experience of patent attorneys, lawyers and engineers in the field of registration and protection of intellectual property rights. The company cooperates with patent firms and attorneys all over the world, has many well-known clients and partners from different countries and has several working offices in Eurasian countries, European countries and the UK.

We are looking for an Trademark Attorney in the UK with extensive experience in this field to join the team.

The experience, knowledge and skills you need:

• Practical experience in trademark law, including the preparation, filing, and prosecution of trademark applications.
• Familiarity with handling oppositions, cancellations, and other contentious proceedings.
• Experience advising clients on trademark strategies, brand protection, and portfolio management.
• Background in representing clients before the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) or other relevant bodies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Trade Marks Act 1994 and related UK legislation.
• Familiarity with European Union trademark laws and the procedures of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
• Awareness of international trademark systems, particularly the Madrid System for international trademark registration.
• Insight into industry-specific trademark practices and brand management strategies.
• Strong analytical and research abilities for assessing the registrability of trademarks and identifying potential conflicts.
• Excellent drafting skills for preparing legal documents, such as trademark applications and opposition statement.
• Clear and professional communication skills to interact effectively with clients, officials, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in time management and multitasking to handle multiple cases efficiently.
• Fluency in English, with knowledge of additional languages being advantageous for international cases.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting trademark availability searches and advising clients on trademark clearance.
• Preparing and filing trademark applications with UKIPO, EUIPO, and under the Madrid Agreement.
• Managing trademark oppositions, cancellations, and other disputes.
• Advising clients on trademark protection strategies, enforcement, and portfolio management.
• Monitoring trademarks and ensuring compliance with renewal deadlines.
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in UK, EU, and international trademark law.

Benefits and perks:

• Stable work in an international company with extensive experience.
• Opportunity to cooperate with famous and influential clients all over the world.
• Decent and stable salary and vacation.
• A friendly team of professionals and mutual respect for each member of the team.
• Opportunity to work from a home office.
• Incentive system of awards for work.
• Possibility to work part-time, or part-time work week.

Salary depends on skills and experience.