Intellectual Property Counsel

The Associate Intellectual Property Counsel is responsible for legal issues related to the ownership and exploitation of service marks or trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and copyrights. Position will be the day-to-day contact point on all IP matters.

Principal duties and responsibilities
• Advises the business on all aspects of IP such as brand and copyright clearance, brand protection and enforcement, IP aspects of new ventures, marketing campaigns and product launches
• Leads and/or assists on portfolio management and registered IP prosecution for trademarks and patents
• Merger & Acquisition specialist IP support including working with external counsel on IP due diligence and managing post-acquisition IP integration
• Provides IP support for complex legal agreements
• Manages IP litigation
• Handles IP infringement issues, including online takedowns, drafting and sending or responding to cease-and-desist letters, and preparing settlement agreements
• Innovation capture and patent prosecution (with the assistance of external patent attorneys)
• Drafts (or supervises on) IP assignments and licenses
• Works with external IP advisers
• Provides IP training to the business
• Prepares business-facing IP policies
• Provides input on IP strategy

• gaming legal experience and/or regulated market experience is an advantage
• Solid foundation in all aspects of IP law
• Proactive self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Problem-solving attitude and strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively and positively with others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial acumen, understanding commercial realities/priorities of the business and be able to give balanced advice on legal and commercial risk, adapting approach where necessary
• Manage ambiguity
• Results-driven, consistently achieving goals/meeting deadlines, and pursuing goals with a sense of urgency/energy and an emphasis on excellence
• Balance and prioritize multiple stakeholders
• Proactive in liaising with colleagues and to formulate plans or policies that may not already exist
• Self-confidence and ability to build a network within the legal team and across the business, understanding who to go to for advice and knowledge

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive training
• Professional and personal development
• Health insurance
• Dynamic working environment
• Outstanding experience in an international environment

If you are interested, please apply by adding your CV in English!

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Evolution is a market-leading developer and provider of products and services for online casino entertainment. Our excellence is driven by over 22,000 EVOlutioneers across 30 markets worldwide, working in product innovation, software development, IT solutions, game hosting and business support. Evolution's dynamic and creative environment creates a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Our integrated business-to-business solutions guarantee that our clients can always provide an unrivalled online entertainment experience to their players globally. We thrive on remaining an award-winning digital powerhouse of entertainment products and services with an ever-expanding line-up of product brands: Evolution Live, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Ezugi, Big Time Gaming, Nolimit City and DigiWheel. Evolution is a Swedish company founded in 2006 and listed on Nasdaq Nordic (EVO). More information on Evolution.com.