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Patent Counsel - Patent Litigation

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BAT

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, have in-house experience, a science background, and strong commercial acumen.
  • You will advise on patent litigation strategies, coordinate with law firms, provide updates, manage IP service relationships, and foster collaboration to mitigate legal risks and support business goals.

Requirements

  • UK qualified solicitor or equivalent qualification from another Common Law or EU jurisdiction;
  • Proven experience of managing strategic multi-jurisdictional patent litigation matters, ideally worldwide;
  • Commercially astute, ideally with an understanding of FMCG businesses, and proven ability to understand and support strategic aims and to translate these into effective solutions;
  • Proven ability to manage and lead a team including external lawyers and patent attorneys;
  • Ability to undertake high level strategic analysis of complex legal and business issues in line with overall business strategy;
  • Detailed knowledge and practical experience of patent law and litigation in key markets (at least Europe, and ideally also US, and Japan);
  • Ability to understand technical patent applications involving mechanics, physics and chemistry, and lead discussions with scientists;
  • Skilled in engaging and communicating in a simple, clear and coherent manner;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement, good decision making and the ability to inform and influence at all levels both internally and externally;
  • Ability to draft settlement agreements and licenses and assess IP clauses in other commercial agreements, with considerable attention to detail, accuracy and consequences;
  • Ability to manage resources and budgets in line with set requirements;
  • Ability to manage priorities and meet commitments with a track record of successfully completing projects;
  • Solid collaboration and team working skills;
  • Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience managing multi-jurisdictional strategic patent litigation matters.
  • Previous in-house experience;
  • Science background.

Responsibilities

  • Providing counsel and materials to enable the Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation to support and execute Group Patent legal strategy to inform business decisions and maximise commercial opportunities, whilst ensuring legal compliance and mitigating business risk.
  • In alignment with Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation, advise and manage global strategic patent litigation brought by or against the Group and to develop and implement effective patent litigation strategies (defensive and offensive) to maximise competitive advantage.
  • As a member of the BAT Group Patents team, you will be expected to contribute to and execute all aspects of the work in a manner which provides a value-added service to central management functions and relevant Business Units; and delivers high quality, solution-orientated advice on all aspects of work.
  • Coordinating litigation efforts with (a) external law firms world-wide (b) external patent attorney firms and (c) the business end-markets involved, to ensure: consistency of approach in litigation strategies; efficiency of effort in litigation preparation; and avoidance of duplication of effort.
  • Providing commercially focussed updates and advice on key patent litigation issues in a straightforward and compelling way, enabling the business to deliver results whilst managing legal risk.
  • Developing and managing relationships with key external IP service providers to ensure high quality, efficient and value for money service, seeking efficiencies and opportunities for standardisation where possible.
  • Willingness to apply skill set to other areas within the Patents team as required in response to demand e.g., M&A, FTO and licensing/BTV activities to help build effective defence strategies as part of Patent Chess.
  • Cultivating a network of collaborative relationships at all levels within BAT which are based on mutual trust to ensure the best outcome for BAT as a whole, and contributing to the education of colleagues outside of the patent group on patent matters.
  • Promoting a risk management and compliance culture ensuring consistency in application of IP policies and procedures on a global level within BAT.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Patent Counsel - Patent Litigation.

What level of seniority is this role?

This role is at the senior level.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in London.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

The type of contract being offered is permanent.

Who does this position report to?

This position reports to the Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation.

Are there any direct reports for this role?

No, there are no direct reports for this role.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel may be required to attend trials abroad.

What are the core responsibilities of this role?

The core responsibilities include coordinating litigation efforts, providing commercially focused updates and advice, developing relationships with external IP service providers, and promoting a risk management and compliance culture.

What qualifications are essential for this job?

Essential qualifications include being a UK qualified solicitor or having an equivalent qualification, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in managing multi-jurisdictional strategic patent litigation matters.

Is previous in-house experience beneficial for this role?

Yes, previous in-house experience is considered beneficial for this role.

What type of experience is required in terms of patent litigation?

Proven experience of managing strategic multi-jurisdictional patent litigation matters is required, ideally on a worldwide basis.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include the ability to undertake high-level strategic analysis, detailed knowledge of patent law and litigation, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to draft settlement agreements and licenses.

Is a science background preferred for this job?

Yes, a science background is considered beneficial for this job.

How does BAT approach collaboration and diversity?

BAT values collaboration, diversity, and teamwork, believing that working with colleagues from different backgrounds makes them stronger and better prepared to meet business goals.

What is BAT's commitment in terms of corporate culture?

BAT is committed to creating A Better Tomorrow, fostering innovation, and supporting a culture of belonging, achieving, and working together.

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