IP Litigation lawyer 3+ years’ PQE LONDON

City-based commercial law firm is looking to recruit an IP Litigation lawyer of 3 or more years’ PQE. The practice is highly valued by innovative leaders in the Technology, Media, Telecommunications, Life Sciences and Retail sectors and has an outstanding track record in providing strategic advice at the highest level in all forms of intellectual property (IP), including IP disputes. The department has experience and expertise in working on patents, trademarks, copyright, passing off, domain name, design right and breach of confidence claims. As an associate within the IP team you will be responsible for managing your own client portfolio across trade mark and patent, copyright and database rights matters whilst assisting on existing caseloads and leading business development activities and initiatives. Whilst the role is predominantly contentious there are elements of non-contentious IP work. There is also the opportunity to work on IP portfolio matters and trademark and design contentious registry proceedings before the tribunals and courts. General responsibilities of the role include: • proactively manage own files and supporting the partner's caseload • managing less experienced associates • corresponding with clients, counsel, expert witnesses and third parties • managing, coordinating and overseeing the performance of all essential steps in an IP case including:  briefing counsel, disclosure, producing witness statements and expert reports • liaising with clients and handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity.