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Nicholas Foot

Nicholas Foot

Trainee Solicitor

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  • About me

    Head - Legal Brand Protection at Sandoz International GmbH

  • Education

    • The University of Auckland

      1985 - 1991
      MA (Hons), Spanish | LLB | BA (Hons), Spanish and Italian Law, Languages

  • Experience

    • The Law Firm of Marshall Bird

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
      Trainee Solicitor

    • AJ Park

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1998
      Solicitor

      Enhanced commercialisation and cleared, protected and enforced domestic and offshore client interests in New Zealand, Australia, Asia- Pacific, North and South America.

    • Rouse & Co

      Jun 1998 - Dec 1998
      Brand Project Manager

      Devised brand clearance strategy for global pharmaceutical and foodstuff clients.

    • BBC

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
      Trademark Lawyer, Commercial Legal & IP

      Led IP strategy managing BBC’s 3,000+ global trademarks, content delivery and IPR clearance, protection, commercialisation, enforcement and dispute resolution.

    • Diageo plc

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
      IP Counsel, J&B and Scotch Portfolio Brands

      Led innovative strategies to use IPRs to add commercial value, as strategic business partner to key stakeholders. Advised J&B and Scotch Portfolio Global Brand, Marketing and Innovation Teams, and Regional IP Counsel for Australia / New Zealand, Indian Hub, Japan and Korea.

    • HJ Heinz

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      Legal Counsel, IP – UK & Europe | Legal Counsel, Commercial – UK & Ireland

      Led IP strategy and enhanced IP best practice compliance, proactively managing UK and European IP portfolio to derive maximum return on investment. Drove profitability through commercialisation of IPRs, negotiated and advised on commercial and IP agreements, M&A, competition issues, regulatory frameworks, enforcement, and litigation.

    • Philip Morris International

      Aug 2014 - May 2018
      Senior Counsel | Trademarks, Copyright and Design – Science & Innovation

      I drive IP strategy across Asia-Pacific enhancing legal protection for innovative and existing products working through complex regulatory landscape to ensure profitability and top line growth.Championing innovation, delivering strategic guidance on emerging business opportunities and risks, mitigating exposure to risk through tactical deployment of IP rights.

    • Hutchinson 3G UK Limited

      May 2019 - Oct 2019
      Senior Counsel -IP & Commercial

      Worked within Hutchinson 3G UK's telecommunications / media division (3 UK) leading IP matters across all aspects of the IP/brand lifecycle including clearance, protection, enforcement and commercialization strategies.

    • Sandoz International GmbH

      Nov 2019 - now
      Head - Legal Brand Protection

      I lead a talented global team of pharma trademark professionals focusing on utilising IP rights to drive access for patients to cost-effective, generic and biosimilar products across a diverse range of treatment areas. I focus on all aspects of trade mark, design, copyright and domain name lifecycle including clearance, protection, enforcement, commercialisation, BD&L and divestment of product portfolios.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys (part qualified)