**LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES FROM UNITED KINGDOM, SWEDEN, OR BRAZIL.**
Position : Head of Intellectual Property
Work Hours : Flexible but with at least 4 hours of overlap with GMT+7
Job type : Full-Time
About the Company:
The Company specializes in helping organizations of all sizes—startups, SMEs, and large enterprises—optimize their operations and drive sustainable growth. Their services include business strategy consulting, market expansion and analysis, financial advisory, process optimization, technology and innovation consulting, and regulatory compliance solutions.
About the Role:
As Head of Intellectual Property, the candidate is expected to own and lead the global IP strategy, covering trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and domain management; Safeguard brand equity, prevent infringements, and explore opportunities to monetize IP assets; and provide strategic advice to leadership on risk management, oversee external counsel, and implement an enforcement program that supports the company’s rapid international growth.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute global IP strategy aligned with commercial objectives.
- Direct and perform all IP-related activities, including trademarks, patents, designs, and domains; ensure timely registration, prosecution, and renewal.
- Lead enforcement programs, including opposition, cancellation, litigation, anti-piracy, and anti-phishing actions.
- Manage the worldwide IP portfolio using IP management software; maintain audit-ready records and cost forecasts.
- Coordinate cross-border disputes with outside counsel; control litigation budgets and settlement strategies.
- Advise product, marketing, and M&A teams on IP clearance, licensing, and contractual IP clauses.
- Implement brand protection technologies such as takedown tools and monitoring platforms, and measure return on investment.
- Develop and mentor the IP team; set objectives, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement.
- Educate internal stakeholders through training on brand usage, open-source compliance, and invention disclosure processes.
Requirements
- Licensed lawyer with 8 + years focused on trademarks, patents, and enforcement.
- 5 + years running IP portfolios for multinational tech or gaming companies.
- Extensive practice before WIPO and major IP offices (EUIPO, USPTO, UKIPO, INPI, etc.).
- Record of successful cross-border litigation, oppositions, and settlements.
- Familiarity with digital brand-protection tools and anti-phishing workflows.
- Strong commercial acumen; able to balance protection with go-to-market speed.
- Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills; additional languages advantageous.
Candidates from these companies are highly-preferred:
- Sweden
- ATG
- LeoVegas
- Svenska Spel
- ComeOn Group
- United Kingdom
- Flutter
- Entain
- Bet365
- Evoke
- Brazil
- Betano
- Esportes da Sorte
- Betnacional
- Bet365
- BC.game
- Stake.com
- Sportybet
Candidates who do not have experience in the companies above are still encouraged to apply.