IP Disputes Associate - London

Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

London | 3-6 PQE

You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.

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.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Intellectual Property Disputes Associate to work alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the market, advising household-name brands, broadcasters, technology businesses, streaming platforms, gaming companies, publishers, sports organisations, creators and innovative growth businesses on complex and high-profile disputes.

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. The firm's client base spans some of the world's most recognised brands and cutting-edge businesses operating at the forefront of technology, media and entertainment.

The Intellectual Property Disputes Associate Role

The Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will advise on a broad range of contentious intellectual property matters, often involving complex commercial, reputational and strategic considerations.

Work is likely to include:

• 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

The Intellectual Property Disputes Associate will have direct client exposure from the outset and will work closely with partners who are recognised leaders within the intellectual property and media sectors.

The Firm

This specialist London practice has built an enviable reputation advising organisations operating where technology, media, intellectual property and innovation intersect.

Unlike many traditional City firms, the practice offers lawyers the opportunity to become true sector specialists, advising clients that shape the way people consume media, entertainment and technology globally.

The culture is widely regarded as collaborative, entrepreneurial and refreshingly non-hierarchical. Associates are given meaningful responsibility, encouraged to contribute commercially and supported in developing long-term client relationships.

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 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
• Experience of High Court litigation would be advantageous

Why Apply?

• Join one of the UK's most respected specialist practices
• Work with market-leading partners and high-profile clients
• Exposure to complex, cutting-edge intellectual property disputes
• Genuine responsibility and client contact
• Strong progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within media, technology and entertainment

For an Intellectual Property Disputes Associate looking to move beyond traditional commercial litigation and work at the forefront of intellectual property, media and technology law, this represents an exceptional opportunity.