Sr Director, Legal, Intellectual Property
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
Your New Role
We are seeking a Sr Director Legal Intellectual Property to oversee meaningful trademark copyright and IP policy matters across EMEA. This UK based role provides legal guidance on global trademark portfolios disputes enforcement and copyright issues while partnering closely with executive stakeholders and external counsel. The position also plays a key role in shaping IP policy across the EMEA region.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Provide strategic legal guidance on trademark selection use clearance prosecution and global portfolio management including oversight of filings office actions and postregistration matters.
- Lead and manage global trademark and copyright disputes oppositions cancellations and infringements.
- Provide subjectmatter expertise on trademark and copyright litigation matters.
- Advise on a variety of international production and marketing related clearance issues including freedom of panorama.
- Manage IP Policy issues for EMEA region including reviewing IP Policy legislative and regulatory developments assessing implications for WBD briefing and liaising with relevant WBD legal and commercial executives drafting and providing input on submissions to consultations meeting with officials and performer collective management organizations.
- Oversee relationship with relevant trade associations on IP Policy issues for EMEA region including in consultation with Head of Global IP Policy setting MPA EMEA strategy and liaising with other trade association members.
Qualifications & Experience...
- UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong experience in the practice of IP law (trademark brand protection copyright and related matters)
- Knowledge of IP policy issues facing media and entertainment industry
- Extensive experience counseling clients at all levels and proven ability to become a trusted advisor regarding IP issues
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Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model that combines remote and in-office work following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainme ... View more
