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Charlie Everitt is Group Head of Brand Protection at Reckitt, with responsibility for protecting and enforcing the group’s portfolio of trademarks and related IP rights on a global basis. He is a qualified UK solicitor with a track record of developing and leading IP and legal functions within global brands-focused businesses. He has a wealth of experience in implementing effective brand development, licensing and enforcement strategies across a diverse range of industries; driving integration of legal functions within businesses, to align with corporate structures and priorities; and coaching and mentoring team members. He has also undertaken wider commercial, corporate governance and company director roles, with responsibility for the evaluation, structuring and implementation of commercial opportunities from a brand, legal and commercial perspective. He has a keen interest in IP in emerging technologies, including the metaverse, NFTs and AI. Having started his career at international law firm Simmons & Simmons, he has held in-house roles at Samsonite, JT International and Virgin Group. Mr Everitt is a regular speaker and commentator on IP matters, and currently serves on INTA’s Board of Directors and Designs Committee. He holds an LLB from the University of Southampton and an IP Diploma from Bristol University.