Trainee Patent Attorney - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Marks & Clerk

Marks & Clerk

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a graduate entrant, we will give you full support to achieve qualification as a chartered UK and European patent attorney.

We run our own comprehensive in-house 'Training Academy' which combines tutorials, and lectures as well as mentoring and supervision from partners and other qualified attorneys.

In addition, you will also gain a range of commercial skills, such as business development and client care, as part of our on-going personal development programme.

Please visit the graduate section of our website for more information about our Training Academy.

Requirements:

For this role we are looking for someone with a scientific background in Physics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

The role will involve working in areas such as electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor materials, quantum computing and other high technology - knowledge or experience within these areas would be advantageous.

You need to have a natural curiosity to find out how things work, excellent communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

You need to demonstrate technical excellence, an interest in the commercial world, and an appreciation of the importance of intellectual property to businesses.

Working as a patent attorney requires not only an excellent technical and academic background, but also the ability to draft comprehensive documents and defend complex legal arguments.

It is a challenging and rewarding role enabling you to be involved with leading edge research as well as understanding and supporting the commercial objectives of a diverse client base worldwide.

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