Legal Counsel - IP & Brand Protection
As a Legal Counsel for IP, the role is responsible for safeguarding the group's intellectual property assets, managing IP-related legal matters, and providing strategic guidance to protect intellectual property rights.
The role involves managing and maintaining trademark and design portfolios for the group. It also includes overseeing and supervising the company's trademark and patent portfolio, which involves conducting clearance reviews, applying for registrations, and promptly responding or taking necessary actions to maintain registration.
Collaboration on IP litigation matters is key, including coordinating with external counsels and overseeing legal proceedings. The role also requires drafting and reviewing various IP-related documents, such as trademark applications, licensing agreements, co-existence agreements, and other legal documents. Assistance in developing and maintaining document templates, guidelines, and processes to streamline document drafting and review procedures is also part of the responsibilities.
Monitoring and identifying potential instances of IP infringement, misappropriation, or unauthorized use through various channels, including online platforms, market research, and competitor analysis is essential. Investigating suspected cases of IP infringement by gathering evidence, conducting legal research, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders is also required.
The role will assist the Head of Legal - IP & Brand Protection by providing legal advice and support to the business on trademark, design, and copyright issues, conducting global risk assessments, and advising on matters related to infringements, unfair competition actions, and oppositions. Contribution to an IP strategy and participation in special projects and legal research as needed are also expected.
- Manage and maintain trademark and design portfolios for the group.
- Oversee and supervise the company's trademark and patent portfolio, including conducting clearance reviews, applying for registrations, and promptly responding or taking necessary actions to maintain registration.
- Collaborate on IP litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsels, and overseeing legal proceedings.
- Draft and review various IP-related documents, including trademark applications, licensing agreements, co-existence agreements, and other legal documents.
- Assist in developing and maintaining document templates, guidelines, and processes to streamline document drafting and review procedures.
- Monitor and identify potential instances of IP infringement, misappropriation, or unauthorized use through various channels, including online platforms, market research, and competitor analysis.
- Investigate suspected cases of IP infringement by gathering evidence, conducting legal research, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist the Head of Legal - IP & Brand Protection.
- Provide legal advice and support to the business on trademark, design, and copyright issues, conducting global risk assessments, and advising on matters related to infringements, unfair competition actions, and oppositions.
- Contribute to an IP strategy.
- Participate in special projects and legal research as needed.
- Qualified lawyer with an active license or warrant to practice law in the EU or UK (required).
- Knowledge of intellectual property laws and regulations, including trademark, copyright, designs, and patents (required).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts and negotiate with third parties (required).
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, and analyze legal issues related to IP enforcement matters (required).
- Proficiency in legal research, case management, and document preparation (required).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, managing multiple enforcement actions and priorities effectively (required).
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality in handling sensitive IP-related information (required).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a focus on delivering results within established timelines and budgets (required).
- Industry experience is preferred but not required (preferred).
- Private health insurance
- Free Lunch delivered daily to office
- Gym membership
- Hybrid work setup for balance
- 23 days holiday allowance
- Real career growth (we promote from within â no gatekeeping here)
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Pragmatic Play is a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, delivering a multi-product portfolio of online slots, live casino, bingo and virtual sports to operators worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gibraltar, it releases new titles at a high cadence and is certified across numerous regulated markets. It operates as part of the ARRISE group, which runs the live-casino studios and operational hubs across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America that power its games.