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Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

United Kingdom, London 85000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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An award-winning specialist law firm, recognised as one of the UK's leading advisers to the media, technology, entertainment and digital sectors, is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Disputes Associate to join its highly regarded London team... The successful Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and develop genuine sector expertise...

Job Responsibility

  • Advise on a broad range of contentious intellectual property matters, often involving complex commercial, reputational and strategic considerations
  • Trade mark infringement and enforcement matters
  • Copyright disputes across digital, media and entertainment sectors
  • Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies
  • Domain name and online enforcement issues
  • Design right disputes
  • Passing off claims
  • Confidential information and trade secrets disputes
  • Advertising and marketing-related disputes
  • Content and digital platform disputes
  • High Court litigation, alternative dispute resolution and settlement negotiations
  • Cross-border IP enforcement strategies

Requirements

  • Between 3 and 6 years' PQE
  • Strong experience handling contentious intellectual property matters
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Experience gained within a respected commercial law firm or specialist IP practice
  • Strong drafting, advocacy support and strategic advisory skills
  • Confidence managing client relationships
  • Commercial awareness and genuine interest in media, technology and entertainment sectors

Nice to have

Experience of High Court litigation would be advantageous

What we offer

  • Benefits
  • Pension
  • Healthcare

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