Trainee Patent Attorney – AI & Software (Hybrid, Leeds)

Page White Farrer; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Company pension

Income protection

Social events

Job summary

Page White Farrer in Leeds is seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney specializing in AI and software to join our Leeds office. You will work directly with partners and clients from day one, handling inventions in AI, software, data science and cryptography.

The training offers early responsibility, mentoring, and exposure to UK, European and international patent work, with a route to qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.

Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing or high-performance computing.
• First-class degree preferred; master's/PhD advantageous.
• Degree with substantial computing content accepted.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse inventions in AI and software.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the UK/EU and internationally.
• Advise on patentability and infringement issues.
• Contribute to client IP strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Develop technical, legal and commercial skills during training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Understanding of AI and software tech

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tech-law interest

Education

Computer Science degree

Master's degree or PhD advantageous

Job description

Page White Farrer in Leeds is seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney specializing in AI and software to join our Leeds office. You will work directly with partners and clients from day one, handling inventions in AI, software, data science and cryptography.

The training offers early responsibility, mentoring, and exposure to UK, European and international patent work, with a route to qualification as a UK and European Patent Attorney.