Trade Mark Attorney

The Trade Mark Attorney is responsible for helping transition the TOPSHOP, TOPMAN, MISS SELFRIDGE and HIIT brands to ASOS. This is a role where you will be heavily involved in the both the transfer and developing additional protection and enforcement strategies for the new brands, working closely with colleagues in the IP Team and key stakeholders.

You will be…

Assisting the IP division of the Legal team with the following activities, all relating to the new brands

• Recording the transfer of ownership with all relevant IP offices

• Conducting gap analysis in protection, making recommendations for additional filings (including building cost estimates) with minimal supervision and approving TM filings at UKIPO, EUIPO & WIPO

• Dealing with prosecution for the brands, including drafting submissions and statements

• Reviewing and documenting the history of key settlements, co-existences

• Conducting clearance for products and potential sub-brands

• Developing a brand protection programme for the new brands, working closely with external providers

• Building a library of evidence

• Trade mark oppositions and cancellations –

  • preparing warning letters / statements / arguments – working closely with local counsel

  • approving oppositions to be filed at UKIPO + EUIPO

• Assisting with the appointment and management of external trade mark agents / suppliers, including (i) managing the quality and quantity of the work carried out by external agents and (ii) helping to secure direct discounts and fee deals

We’d love to meet someone with…

• Junior trade mark attorney experience (at least 2 years PQE, or more junior if you have significant experience) – we are looking for a qualified Trade Mark Attorney

• An approachable and adaptable manner to ensure excellent communication and interaction with the wide variety of different people and personalities within the unique environment of ASOS across all levels and geographies.

• Although previous experience of working in a fast-growing, agile, adaptable in-house commercial environment would be an advantage this could be the perfect first in-house role

What's in it for you?

We will give you a competitive salary, bonus scheme, staff discount, sample sales and pension matching but also a fantastic bunch of flexible benefits that focus on your health, wealth & inner self for you and your friends and family. 

We are all equal!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce.  We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. Where individuality is a source of confidence, because difference makes the world a better place