Duration: 12 Month FTC
Location: Dublin
Reports to: Partner
Type of Role: Hybrid
Minimum PQE of 5 years
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright and ambitious trade mark Attorney to join our successful, growing, and friendly trade mark team. We work for a wide range of clients with well-loved household name brands, of all shapes and sizes (up to some of the largest global portfolios, but with a healthy mix of smaller clients too).
The Team
We pride ourselves on having a close-knit, friendly team. We are also at the cutting edge in using technology and data to deliver our services, with technology and operational specialists working alongside us to help us work as efficiently as we can. Our trade mark prosecution team is not huge but is growing, and there are lots of opportunities for ambitious junior candidates to get stuck in and to progress their career.
Responsibilities, experience and skills
* Qualified or Part-Qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney.
* Strong knowledge of trade mark laws, preferably some experience of instructing non-UK work for global trade mark portfolios.
* Proficiency in conducting trade mark searches and managing trade mark watches (but training available).
* Providing advice for trade mark and design filing strategies (with support from senior).
* Filing and prosecuting trade mark and design applications through to registration and liaising with local agents regarding national applications worldwide.
* Assisting with pre-opposition work, and with preparing and filing opposition, cancellation and revocation actions.
* Attention to detail, strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a team-minded approach.
Firm Profile
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive culture where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance.
Equal Opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone, including those of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities.
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