Jason Lumber

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ABOUT JASON LUMBER

Solicitor and registered trade mark attorney specialising in all aspects of UK trade mark law and protection of designs. Advising clients on brand clearance, trade mark oppositions, portfolio management and enforcement issues in the UK and the EU through close contacts in Amsterdam.Experienced business manager, with over 15 years as Chairperson of the Board of a highly successful, innovative and rapidly growing International law firm. Responsibilities included- Chairing meetings of the board, committees and the partner group- Working as a team within the board to set the strategic direction of the firm, leading to many years of consistent growth and increased profitability- Implementation of strategic objectives either directly or through the operations teams- Head of Legal Practice and chair of the Professional Standards & Compliance committees- Direct management of commercial property portfolio covering six countries across Europe- Working closely with HR and another member of the board in the review and implementation of DEI initiatives across Europe- Corporate social responsibility lead on the board, including joining the North East Board of The Princes Trust, Business in the Community initiative- Integration of new offices and cultures from across Europe into the business- Supporting HR in the conducting of internal investigations and appeals- Extensive experience of resolving conflict, both internally within the business and externally with clients and service providers.Legal Specialties: UK & EU trade mark law, strategic worldwide brand management, IP acquisition, disposal and exploitation, particularly in the automotive, logistics, retail, skincare and high technology sectors. Business management of a specialist law firm operating in six countries across Europe.