James Simpson
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Dr Martin Douglas Hendry
James came to work with Virtuoso Legal in 2018 as part of our work placement scheme. Whilst here he demonstrated several impressive competencies. I was particularly impressed by his ability to proactively assist the team at a time where the team were inundated with substantial court matters - requiring James to go the extra mile right off the bat. He did this and a lot more without query or complaint and was a great asset to the team. James is a remarkably mature and hard-working individual who will offer great value to any law firm lucky enough to snap him up!
Dr Martin Douglas Hendry
James came to work with Virtuoso Legal in 2018 as part of our work placement scheme. Whilst here he demonstrated several impressive competencies. I was particularly impressed by his ability to proactively assist the team at a time where the team were inundated with substantial court matters - requiring James to go the extra mile right off the bat. He did this and a lot more without query or complaint and was a great asset to the team. James is a remarkably mature and hard-working individual who will offer great value to any law firm lucky enough to snap him up!
Dr Martin Douglas Hendry
James came to work with Virtuoso Legal in 2018 as part of our work placement scheme. Whilst here he demonstrated several impressive competencies. I was particularly impressed by his ability to proactively assist the team at a time where the team were inundated with substantial court matters - requiring James to go the extra mile right off the bat. He did this and a lot more without query or complaint and was a great asset to the team. James is a remarkably mature and hard-working individual who will offer great value to any law firm lucky enough to snap him up!
Dr Martin Douglas Hendry
James came to work with Virtuoso Legal in 2018 as part of our work placement scheme. Whilst here he demonstrated several impressive competencies. I was particularly impressed by his ability to proactively assist the team at a time where the team were inundated with substantial court matters - requiring James to go the extra mile right off the bat. He did this and a lot more without query or complaint and was a great asset to the team. James is a remarkably mature and hard-working individual who will offer great value to any law firm lucky enough to snap him up!
Experience
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3volution
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Solicitor
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Sep 2022 - Present
I have day to day management of 3volution's client's IP portfolios. I assist clients with trade mark clearance searches, advice in relation filing strategy and prosecution of both trade mark and design applications. In addition to serving 3volution’s client base, I assist a number of firms located across the world in helping them protect their client’s intellectual property and enforce such rights in the UK. Further to my IP non-contentious work, I assist also with UK IPO opposition and invalidity proceedings, trade mark infringement, copyright infringement and design infringement claims.I have experience with drafting commercial agreements including IP licences; IP assignments; terms and conditions and supply of goods and services agreements, to name a few. Show less
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Paralegal
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
Intellectual Property Paralegal managing all things trade marks and registered designs related both non-contentious and contentious. In addition to serving 3volution’s client base, I assist a number of firms located across the world in helping them protect their client’s intellectual property and enforce such rights in the UK.
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CEL Solicitors
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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First Response Handler
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2021
Civil litigation specialists Civil litigation specialists
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schuh
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Part Time Sales Assistant/ Supervisor
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2021
Main responsibilities as a Supervisor include:• Fulfilling sales targets provided by management through the provision of high quality customer service.• Motivating sales team to drive sales.• Assisting sales assistants to ensure customers' needs and expectations are met and exceeded.• Assisting customers with their enquires.• Delegating tasks to sales team.• Managing and processing end of day cash transactions.
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Part-Time Sales Assistant
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
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Leeds Beckett University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Advisor
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
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Course Representative
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
Provided constructive criticism on how course structure on the LLB and overall student experience can be improved at Leeds Law School
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Pinsent Masons
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Virtual Work Experience Programme
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
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Baker McKenzie
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Virtual Work Experience Programme
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2020
• Drafted letter and Australian Consent Orders for the delay of service of witness evidence. • Drafted letter and Australian Consent Orders for the delay of service of witness evidence.
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HLK
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work Experience
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Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
• Undertook research on advice for registration of a design right. • Drafted advice in relation to a procedural issue for a litigious matter using the Civil Procedure Rules. • Undertook market research and risk assessment for a leading supermarket in relation to potential registrations of trade marks. • Gathered evidence for a trade mark infringement matter concerning a high-end luxury fashion label. • Undertook research on advice for registration of a design right. • Drafted advice in relation to a procedural issue for a litigious matter using the Civil Procedure Rules. • Undertook market research and risk assessment for a leading supermarket in relation to potential registrations of trade marks. • Gathered evidence for a trade mark infringement matter concerning a high-end luxury fashion label.
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Ramsdens Solicitors LLP
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Junior Conveyancing Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
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Ramsdens Solicitors LLP
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Junior Conveyancing Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
• Assisted fee earners with day-to-day running of files. • Liaised with clients on behalf of fee earners. • Checked title deeds. • Prepared conveyancing contracts for submission. • Raised enquiries in relation to title deeds. • Assisted fee earners with day-to-day running of files. • Liaised with clients on behalf of fee earners. • Checked title deeds. • Prepared conveyancing contracts for submission. • Raised enquiries in relation to title deeds.
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Virtuoso Legal - Intellectual Property Specialists
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work Experience
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Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
One week's worth of work experience with a boutique intellectual property firm: • Carried out legal research into infringement remedies and selected the most commercially suitable remedy for a range of matters. • Drafted a letter of correspondence in relation to a US trade mark declaration. • Organised and reviewed evidence for EUIPO trademark revocation and invalidation proceedings. • Drafted a letter before action in relation to infringement of an unregistered design right. One week's worth of work experience with a boutique intellectual property firm: • Carried out legal research into infringement remedies and selected the most commercially suitable remedy for a range of matters. • Drafted a letter of correspondence in relation to a US trade mark declaration. • Organised and reviewed evidence for EUIPO trademark revocation and invalidation proceedings. • Drafted a letter before action in relation to infringement of an unregistered design right.
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Leeds Beckett University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Course Representative
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
When studying on the BSc Music Technology course at Leeds Beckett University, I was elected as course representative which required me to attend music committee meetings and give feedback on how the course structure could be improved. I was also responsible for resolving any general issues and concerns that students were having with the course. When studying on the BSc Music Technology course at Leeds Beckett University, I was elected as course representative which required me to attend music committee meetings and give feedback on how the course structure could be improved. I was also responsible for resolving any general issues and concerns that students were having with the course.
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schuh
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Temporary Sales Advisor
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
Main responsibilities included: • Promoted sales and ensured sales targets were met and exceeded; • Provided customer service which met and exceeded customers' expectations; • Communicated with a diverse clientele; and • Processed sales transactions. Main responsibilities included: • Promoted sales and ensured sales targets were met and exceeded; • Provided customer service which met and exceeded customers' expectations; • Communicated with a diverse clientele; and • Processed sales transactions.
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DJ School UK
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Responsibilities included: • Supervising students; • Setting up DJ equipment in preparation for lessons; and • Supervising students and assisting in DJ and music production lessons. Responsibilities included: • Supervising students; • Setting up DJ equipment in preparation for lessons; and • Supervising students and assisting in DJ and music production lessons.
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PMT Leeds
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Leeds
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Work experience
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Responsibilities included: • Ensuring shop displays were presentable for customers. • Assisting with customer enquiries. • Assisting with daily stock deliveries. Responsibilities included: • Ensuring shop displays were presentable for customers. • Assisting with customer enquiries. • Assisting with daily stock deliveries.
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Education
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Leeds Beckett University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law -
Leeds Beckett University
Certificate in Language & Related Studies, German Language -
Leeds Beckett University
Foundation Language Studies Certificate, German Language -
Leeds Beckett University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Music Technology -
Leeds Beckett University
German Beginners, German Language -
Leeds College of Music
London College of Music Grade 5 Popular Music Theory, Music Theory -
Leeds College of Music
Music Technology, D* D* D*