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Mewburn Ellis LLP

May 21, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
    Engineering
  • Manchester, +3

Requirements

  • We look for individuals with a curious, enquiring mind. Excellent communication skills, especially in writing, are vital. General commercial awareness is valuable but no prior knowledge of patent law is required. A strong academic background with a relevant STEM degree (for example in Computer Science) is essential and having an open-minded personable approach to learning will also serve you well!

Responsibilities

  • Reflecting the exciting technology spaces in which our clients operate, you will work closely with colleagues across our engineering, technology and physics practice group but also with attorneys from our life sciences and chemistry practice groups, as well as our solicitors and trade mark team. We take a holistic approach to IP and that will be a theme throughout your training and beyond.
  • Our training programme is varied sometimes challenging but always rewarding. You will be invested in to grow personally and professionally. There’ll be lots of learning and opportunities to put your engineering background to good use.
  • Our unique rotation scheme gives you the opportunity to work with different mentors and across different areas allowing you to develop as an attorney and find your niche.
  • You will sit with a qualified patent attorney and assist them with all parts of their work, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and advising clients about various aspects of intellectual property law.
  • Essentially we provide you with all the tools you need to become a Trusted Advisor to clients, helping you use your scientific background in a legal context.

FAQs

What are some of the specific areas of engineering that you will be working on as a Trainee Patent Attorney in this role?

You will be working on innovation across the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as new environmental areas such as renewable energy and cleantech.

What kinds of inventions and innovations will you be dealing with in this role?

You will be dealing with future inventions in a wide range of areas, including humans, devices, robots, and vehicles in an increasingly interconnected world.

How will intellectual property rights be used to protect innovations in this role?

You will use intellectual property rights to nurture and protect innovations, ideas, and inventions of clients, helping them deliver their creations to the market.

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Mewburn Ellis LLP

The forward-looking IP firm

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1867
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mewburn Ellis is a law firm specialising in intellectual property (IP) services, particularly in patents, trademarks, and designs. Their core focus is helping clients protect and maximise the value of their innovations and creations. Mewburn Ellis is committed to providing expert legal advice and strategic solutions to navigate the complexities of IP law. Their ultimate goal is to support clients in securing and managing their intellectual property assets effectively. The company's purpose lies in being a trusted partner, offering legal expertise that enables businesses and individuals to safeguard their innovations and contribute to the progress of various industries.

Benefits

  • A Blended Office and Home Working Approach

  • Flexible Working Hours

  • 30 Days Leave (exc. Bank Holidays)

  • Health Scheme Including Health Assurance

  • Generous Pension Scheme

  • Enhanced Family Leave

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Firmwide Discretionary Bonus Scheme

  • Paid Day Off for Charitable Endeavours

  • Medicash

  • Care Concierge

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