IP Litigation Lawyer

Our client is an international corporate entity with offices in Bangkok, Dubai, and Malta, established to manage diverse operational functions. With a strong focus on iGaming domain, it also provides strategic advisory services in business growth, market expansion, and operational excellence.

• Reporting line:
  Head of IP
• Primary locations:
  Onsite presence in
  Dubai or Malta
  is required for this role. Please kindly take this into consideration before submitting your application.
• Note:
  Please kindly submit your CV in English

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and assertive
IP Counsel for Litigation & Enforcement
to join the Global Legal Group. This role is dedicated to protecting and enforcing our company's valuable intellectual property rights across the globe. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned litigator with deep experience in managing a wide array of IP disputes, including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret matters. You will be responsible for developing and executing robust global enforcement strategies, from online brand protection and anti-piracy actions to complex, cross-border litigation. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, who can work collaboratively with legal and business teams worldwide to safeguard our brands and innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IP Litigation Management:

• Manage a global portfolio of IP litigation, including trademark and copyright infringement lawsuits, patent disputes, and trade secret misappropriation cases.
• Develop and execute comprehensive litigation strategies, from initial case assessment and pre-litigation counseling through discovery, trial, and appeal.
• Select, instruct, and manage outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring effective and cost-efficient case handling.
• Draft and review legal briefs, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Represent the company in direct negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute
• resolution proceedings.

2. Global IP Enforcement & Brand Protection:

• Design and implement a proactive, worldwide IP enforcement program to combat infringement, counterfeiting, and piracy.
• Oversee online brand protection efforts, including managing domain name disputes (UDRP), social media takedowns, and marketplace monitoring and enforcement.
• Manage global trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings to protect the integrity of our brand portfolio.
• Collaborate with customs authorities and law enforcement agencies globally to execute anti-counterfeiting strategies and seizures.
• Advise on complex issues related to intermediary liability and safe harbor provisions.

3. Strategic Counseling & Risk Mitigation:

• Provide expert legal advice to business, marketing, and product teams on IP risks associated with new products, marketing campaigns, and business initiatives.
• Conduct IP-related due diligence for M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Assist the broader IP team in developing and refining global IP prosecution and portfolio management strategies based on enforcement trends and litigation outcomes.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on best practices for IP protection and risk management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified to practice law in a major common law or civil law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, USA, EU member state, etc.).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) with a primary focus on intellectual property litigation and enforcement, gained at a top-tier law firm and/or a multinational in-house legal department.
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing a variety of IP disputes (trademark, copyright, patent) across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Proven track record in developing and executing online and offline brand protection strategies.
• Strong knowledge of international IP laws, treaties, and enforcement frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and legal drafting skills.
• Ability to think strategically and provide commercially-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to independently manage a large and diverse caseload.
• Experience in the technology, entertainment, gaming, or consumer products industries is highly desirable.

Education:

• LL.B., J.D., or equivalent law degree
• A Master's degree (LL.M.) specializing in Intellectual Property Law is a strong asset.
• Admission to the Bar in a recognized jurisdiction.