Trade Mark Executive - Belfast, United Kingdom - Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy
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Belfast, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries.

We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive.

The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.


  • With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.
  • We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We're determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.
    Department purpose


Allen & Overy is one of the few major global law firms with a full-service, cross-border intellectual property capability and the only magic circle firm to offer a trade mark and design prosecution practice.

As a firm A&O considers that trade marks and designs are crucial to protect the innovation and investment that goes into developing brands - which are significant company assets for today's leading businesses.

Our trade mark practice supports brand owners in developing, protecting and exploiting their brands on every level:

from initial trade mark clearance and selection, to filing, managing complex international portfolios, enforcement and disputes and any transfer of IP rights.

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Role and responsibilities


This role is aimed at individuals with a very keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills, who are interested in working with international clients and world famous brands.


  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in managing global trade mark portfolios
  • Coordination of multijurisdictional filing projects
  • Communicating with local counsel around the world
  • Reviewing and reporting communications from trade mark offices
  • Assisting in preparation and filing of notices of opposition/cancellation and compiling evidence as required
  • Preparing client communications relating to trade mark and design matters
  • Assisting with daytoday matters associated with running a trade mark and design practice

Who we are looking for

  • Ideally you will be someone with experience or interest in the trade mark and design field
  • Very keen attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, including liaising with clients and overseas counsel
  • A proven ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Selfmotivation and ability to manage new and varied challenges.
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work well in a team.
Trade Mark Executive | Allen & Overy
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