Trainee Patent Attorney - Potter Clarkson KB

WHO ARE POTTER CLARKSON KB?

Potter Clarkson is an award-winning, top-tier firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys and IP lawyers, and one of the largest full-service intellectual property practices in Europe. They have offices in the UK, Sweden and Denmark.

WHY CHOOSE POTTER CLARKSON?

Advising clients around the globe on intellectual property rights across a variety of industry sectors, Potter Clarkson is well-known for handling some of the most complex and challenging patent and trade mark cases, and is particularly well-regarded for its successful prosecution, opposition and appeal work. Their proven excellence has made it the European firm of choice for several global giants, household names, universities and SMEs, as as well as smaller companies and individuals all of whom wish to benefit commercially from their investment into intellectual property.

WHO WORKS THERE?

Founded in 1889, the firm employs over 200 people. Originating in Nottingham, Potter Clarkson also has offices in London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Lund, Aarhus and Munich.

THE ROLE

The role of a patent attorney is varied. We work with a vast range of clients to secure patent protection, locally and globally, which involves regular client interaction, scoping inventions and determining how they can be best used to gain a strategic advantage.

As a trainee patent attorney, you will be assigned a supervisor and mentor to guide you through the extensive training programme, and you will work with many different qualified attorneys within the Biotechnology and wider teams to allow you to gain experience across the field.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must be highly accurate and literate; be able to work within a team; and wish continuously to learn and develop professionally and have previous experience within an IP role. You should have a relevant Biotechnology 2:1 or First-Class degree, and although not essential, research or industrial experience is preferred.