Michael Sweeney
About Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney is the Director of Brand Protection and Head of IP at Corsearch, with extensive experience in intellectual property law and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. He has held various legal positions at organizations such as Simmons & Simmons, Time Inc. UK, and the BBC, and actively participates in committees related to trademark enforcement and anti-piracy.
Current Role at Corsearch
Michael Sweeney currently serves as the Director of Brand Protection and Head of Intellectual Property at Corsearch. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing brand protection strategies and managing intellectual property matters for the organization.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Sweeney has a diverse background in legal roles across various organizations. He worked at Simmons & Simmons as a Supervising Associate from 2012 to 2014 and served as an Intellectual Property Lawyer at the BBC for 11 months in 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Legal Counsel at Time Inc. UK from 2016 to 2018 and worked as Group Legal Counsel (interim) at Shine Group in 2014.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Sweeney studied at the University of Aberdeen, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). He furthered his education at Nottingham Law School, focusing on Law, and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Oxford from 2010 to 2011.
Involvement with International Trademark Association
Sweeney is an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he serves on the Enforcement Committee. He has previously contributed to INTA's Parallel Imports Committee, demonstrating his commitment to advancing trademark law and enforcement practices.
Expertise in Anti-Counterfeiting
Michael Sweeney has designed and delivered global anti-counterfeiting programs for major international brands. He has substantial experience in lobbying governments worldwide on intellectual property policy and legislative reform, showcasing his expertise in the field of brand protection and intellectual property.