THE FIRM
A global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses.
THE ROLE
Within the top ranked international Patents group.
Highly experienced in both contentious and non-contentious patent matters, the group has a wealth of experience in advising knowledge-based and technology-rich businesses across numerous industries, including pharma, biotechnology, chemicals, medical devices and equipment, automotive, telecoms, electronics and software.
The role will be mainly contentious; though for the right candidate there may be opportunities to handle non-contentious patent matters too.
The contentious work consists of English patent litigation (typically High Court and Court of Appeal) and advising clients pre-action, plus potentially assisting with coordinated multi-jurisdictional disputes and UPC litigation.
The Patents & Innovation Group has acted on a number of landmark patents cases and there will be an opportunity to be closely involved in such work.
Typically, patent litigation work is in the electronics/telecoms, life sciences and mechanical/engineering.
Potential non-contentious work includes drafting agreements (such as licences, research and development agreements, and distribution agreements), regulatory advice, due diligence and corporate support in the context of M&A and other transactions.
THE CANDIDATE
A qualified solicitor ideally 4+ years PQE.
The following experience/skills are sought:
* A scientific background is an advantage;
* Preferably 50% or more of the candidate's post-qualification experience should consist of patent litigation work;
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.