Branding and Commercial IP Specialist Solicitor

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sheridans Full time

About Sheridans

Sheridans is a leading law firm that has been representing individuals and organizations across various sectors since 1956. Our team of specialist lawyers provides quality advice that is commercially focused and personally delivered.

About the Team

Our branding and advertising team is highly regarded, and our experienced advertising and brand lawyers offer expert advice on the protection, promotion, exploitation, and monetization of content and brands. We work with top creative agencies, production agencies, advertising agencies, managers, national and international celebrities, and talent across the media and entertainment sector.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Commercial IP Specialist Solicitor to join our team at Sheridans. The successful candidate will have experience working in the media, entertainment, beauty, fashion, social media industries, and will have a strong understanding of commercial IP matters and other IP advisory issues.

Responsibilities

  • Advising on commercial IP matters relating to content, including production, exploitation, and distribution of content on various platforms.
  • Brand work, including advising clients on brand strategy, brand protection/creation, brand licensing, and co-branded joint ventures.
  • Advising and drafting commercial contracts with agencies and stakeholders in relation to advertising and marketing campaigns.
  • Advertising regulatory advisory work, including advising on digital regulation, online safety, and ASA and CMA related rules and regulations.
  • Advising on publishing, print, and new media matters.
  • Advising on sponsorship arrangements, including celebrity endorsements and social media and influencer marketing arrangements.
  • Advising talent managers and talent agencies in relation to their business dealings and contracts with talent.
  • Talent advisory work, including advising talent on their business dealings, business ventures, image rights, licensing, and income arrangements.
  • Advising clients in relation to shareholders' rights and interests, including working closely with our corporate teams to provide transaction support.
  • Working on supply chain matters in relation to goods and services, including merchandise production and fulfillment, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, tech licensing agreements, e-commerce arrangements, and freelancer/consultant agreements.

Contentious

  • Brand enforcement and prosecution work, including drafting cease and desist letters in relation to IP infringements.
  • Domain names disputes, including advising on the same and dealing with related proceedings and/or settlement.
  • Dispute resolution in respect to matters concerning breach of contract, including drafting letters before action, advising on litigation/alternative dispute resolution strategies, mediation, and settlement.
  • Reputation management in relation to both brands and talent, including dealing with matters concerning trade mark infringements, passing-off, false endorsements, unlicensed use of image rights, and defamation.

Requirements

  • At least 3-6 years of post-qualification experience within established and recognized practices.
  • A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising with senior internal stakeholders.
  • Enthusiasm, resilience, and a professional approach, with an excellent customer service ethic.
  • Ability to liaise with, persuade, and influence colleagues at all levels.
  • Ability to remain organized, prioritize, and multi-task particularly when managing a large workload under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work confidentially, remaining discreet at all times.
  • Flexibility towards working out of regular hours at busy times.

Qualifications

  • Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales.

Equal Opportunities

Sheridans is an equal opportunities employer and aims to promote inclusion and diversity among clients, candidates, and staff. We support people who hold Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, both internally and externally, through supporting practices based solely on merit.

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