Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Venner Shipley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm in London is seeking a Trainee Trade Mark Attorney to assist senior attorneys on trade mark matters. Candidates must have a 2.1 or above qualification from a good University and demonstrate strong written and analytical skills. The firm offers excellent development opportunities in a progressive environment, with a start date in autumn 2025.

Qualifications

• 2.1 or above qualification from a good University in any discipline.
• Law degree is advantageous but not required.
• Strong written and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior trade mark attorneys on various trade mark matters.
• Provide service to clients regarding trade mark issues.

Skills

Strong written skills

Analytical skills

Lateral thinking

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

2.1 or above from a good University

Job description

Venner Shipley, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Venner Shipley is a leading European full service intellectual property firm. Our team of patent, design and trade mark attorneys, alongside our IP litigation and licencing team work with clients across a wide range of industries including major international corporations, global brands universities and SMEs. With a total headcount of over 230, including 46 partners, we operate across six UK offices — in London, Cambridge, Guildford, Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, and Oxford — as well as offices in Munich and Madrid.

We have an opportunity for a trainee Trade Mark Attorney to join our busy team based in London starting autumn 2025. You will be assisting senior trade mark attorneys providing a service to clients on trade mark matters.

You must have a 2.1 or above from a good University in any academic discipline. A law degree can be an advantage, but all specialist legal training will be provided. You must have strong written and analytical skills, good lateral thinking and be well organised. You must also be commercial and be comfortable quickly assimilating new information as our clients work in many different industry sectors.

There are excellent prospects for the right person as our business expands. The firm offers outstanding development opportunities in a progressive and friendly environment.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to: Dimitra Papadopoulou, HR Advisor.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Venner Shipley.