8 Content Licensing jobs in the United Kingdom

Opportunity for a IP Associate or a Trade Mark Attorney to join a market-leading IP practice in London.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm with one of the most respected Intellectual Property practices.

The firm is widely recognised as a market leader in soft IP, advising some of the globe’s most innovative and brand-driven businesses across sectors such as technology, retail, fashion, sports, media, and life sciences.

The Opportunity

Their London-based Soft IP / Brands team is looking for an Associate or Chartered Trade Mark Attorney to work alongside leading practitioners on a diverse, high-profile, and often international caseload.

This is shall be a mixed role of both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including:

• Contentious: trade mark infringement, passing off, brand enforcement, opposition and cancellation proceedings, and IP litigation
• Non-contentious: brand clearance, portfolio strategy and management, trade mark prosecution, licensing, franchising, and commercial agreements

The team will consider those with a bias towards either contentious or non-contentious work, provided you have some experience of the other and are keen to maintain a varied practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Private health care
• Hybrid working

Requirements

• Qualified IP Solicitor, 2 - 4 PQE
• Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, 2 - 4 PQE
• Experienced in both contentious and non-contentious Soft IP
• Trained at a reputable IP practice

If you're interested in hearing more about the opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell on

IP Administrator - Snodland – Full Time Office based - £30,000 per annum

A highly successful ecommerce company is currently recruiting for an IP Administrator. As they continue to grow at pace, they’re looking for an IP Administrator to join our team and manage our intellectual property portfolio . This is a brand-new role , offering the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic, fast-paced business.

Areas of responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the company’s intellectual property portfolio
• Filing and managing trademark applications and design registrations
• Conducting IP searches to assess infringement risks
• Monitoring deadlines, renewals, and maintenance of IP assets
• Keeping accurate records and documentation
• Reporting IP infringements and liaising with external counsel when necessary
• Handling IP complaints and escalating when required

Personal Profile:

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• A high level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Package:

• Minimum 25 days holiday + more the longer you stay
• £30,000 per annum
• Flexible hours & your birthday off!
• Free breakfast every morning
• Free products & generous staff discount
• Unlimited sweets, snacks, and drinks
• Casual dress code

Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Senior Manager of Intellectual Property  to join our highly skilled and dynamic Legal . This role will be reporting into the General Counsel.

The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our office in Leamington Spa, Warwick where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

In this role you will be responsible for driving and implementing Forseven’s global IP strategy in accordance with Forseven’s business objectives. You will collaborate closely with both technical and commercial colleagues and will manage our external IP law firms and patent attorneys in multiple jurisdictions. You will build a meaningful IP portfolio to protect our current and future business, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive technologies, legal expertise and strong leadership skills.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set global IP strategy including devising and implementing comprehensive protection strategies for the company’s key assets and R&D initiatives

• Organise and manage the company's IP portfolio, including patents, designs, brands and trademarks, data, copyright and trade secrets, to optimise business value

• Identify patentable inventions, review patent applications, and work with external advisers to prosecute patents worldwide.

• Conduct intellectual property searches and analyses to assess registrability, freedom to operate and infringement risks.

• Oversee intellectual property licensing, technology transfer and partnership agreements including risk and opportunity management.

• Manage resolution of IP disputes with third parties, including monitoring for infringement and taking appropriate legal action when necessary.

• Provide expert IP guidance to stakeholders across the business on corporate IP risks and mitigations including liaising with technical teams on Product Liability and Safety topics

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, patent agents, and other intellectual property service providers.

• Develop and manage the intellectual property budget, including forecasting expenses and optimising resource allocation.

• Provide intellectual property guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.

• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to intellectual property rights in the automotive and technology sectors.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, PhD) preferred.

• Broad experience in intellectual property management, with a focus on automotive or technology industries.

• Licensed patent attorney or patent agent preferred.

• Strong understanding of automotive technology, including mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

• Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patents in the automotive field.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in intellectual property management software and databases.

About us and our culture…

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

Partner or Legal Director - Intellectual Property

About the firm

We are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious, full service, UK Top 50 national law firm with exciting growth plans for its Bristol office. They advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory. The firm is motivated to grow a substantial partner-led offering from its Bristol base, having already attracted several leading lawyers from across the region.

About the role

Joining as a Partner or Legal Director, you will have the scope to shape and deliver growth within the IP team from Bristol and positively impact on the firm’s IP practice as a whole. The firm is keen to build upon the success of the existing partner-led team of 7 specialist IP lawyers, servicing clients from a wide range of sectors, including some household names. The team undertake high quality IP work acting for clients in all specialist IP forums, including complex High Court disputes. By expanding the team at a senior level, the firm is seeking the opportunity to extend their reach to win new, high quality work as capacity and expertise increases.

You will benefit from the additional support, resources and referrals which flow between colleagues as the IP team works closely with counterparts in litigation and the wider commercial and technology teams. When it comes to international jurisdictions, the firm have established relationships with overseas attorneys to ensure that they can support clients on an international scale.

You will be encouraged to actively engage in a range of business development activities as part of your remit to drive growth and raise the profile of the firm. This will include leading on tenders/pitches and writing sector-relevant articles for internal and external publications.

About you

The firm is seeking to recruit an individual who has the drive and commitment to deliver continued growth and development of their IP practice and become an core senior member of the team. As an established IP Partner or experienced senior Lawyer seeking to step up, you will be expected to operate at a high level in terms of technical excellence, team development, client liaison and business development.

You appreciate how best to work with clients to understand their priorities and preferences, applying your commercial insights and a pragmatic approach to each matter. Your client-focussed style will be important in supporting the team as they develop, giving clear, timely and practical legal advice on often complex and technical areas of IP law.

You are entrepreneurial, motivated and enthusiastic with proven specialist expertise in IP law. With a flair for developing strong relationships with clients, you are confident in your ability to advise directly on the more complex IP matters. You’ll also be accustomed to supporting less experienced team members to become more independent, with active knowledge sharing and a supportive supervision style.

If you have a focus on patent litigation, this is a specific area in which the team would like to grow.

Benefits:

Partner benefits will be discussed at interview stage.

Employee benefits at Legal Director include:

• 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at

• Provide expert legal advice on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters.
• Manage and oversee the filing and prosecution of patent and trademark applications globally.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Advise on IP enforcement strategies and potential infringement issues.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to identify and protect new inventions and innovations.
• Develop and implement IP policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Manage external IP counsel and ensure cost-effective management of IP portfolios.
• Stay abreast of changes in IP law and provide proactive guidance to the business.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law in the UK (Solicitor or Barrister) and be in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate law with a strong focus on intellectual property, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws and regulations.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating IP agreements.
• Proven ability to manage complex IP portfolios.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse workload in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is a plus.