Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Kilburn & Strode LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm is looking for a Trainee Trade Mark Attorney in London. This role involves advising clients on trade mark protection and enforcement, working on registrations, and providing support in copyright and licensing. Ideal candidates should hold a degree (any discipline), preferably with a 2:1, and have a strong interest in IP law. Opportunities for mentorship and development in a diverse environment are available.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates from any degree discipline, especially law, STEM or humanities.
• Minimum 2:1 at undergraduate level preferred.
• New graduates or those with a career change are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on protecting and enforcing trade mark rights.
• Work on trade mark registrations and oppositions.
• Support clients in copyright and licensing aspects.

Skills

Legal advice

Client consultation

Trademark law expertise

Problem-solving

Education

Degree (any discipline)

Job description

Kilburn & Strode LLP, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Becoming a qualified Trade Mark Attorney offers you a unique career path that will allow you to become an expert in advising clients on the best way to protect and enforce their trade mark rights. To our clients their trade mark is a carefully crafted distinguishing factor of their business. It is much more than just a word, design or a slogan. It may well be their most valuable asset – and it is our mandate to protect it.

The role of a Trade Mark Attorney is incredibly varied and we work with clients from the creation of a brand through to its protection and enforcement. Work can include searches to check whether trade mark is available to use, registering new trade marks, leading on oppositions to trade mark registrations, advising on infringement and other enforcement action, advising on aspects of copyright, anti-counterfeiting, designs or licencing. This is a unique role and career path that will allow you to be a legal and commercial advisor to your clients.

Why Kilburn & Strode?

Kilburn & Strode is a leading firm of European patent and trade mark attorneys helping the most creative companies, protect the most innovative ideas and designs, in the most competitive markets. We have a culture built on diversity and are looking for people who share and demonstrate our ambition and commitment to our clients.

This is an exciting time to join Kilburn & Strode as we have just launched our five-year, firmwide strategy. We work with our clients on their biggest challenges and we need the brightest and most ambitious talent to help us do that. As one of our new trainees, join us as we set ourselves ahead in our field. Seize the opportunity to be part of an exciting firm where you will receive gold-star support as you kickstart and develop your career.

Our Trade Mark team

Our award-winning and highly regarded Trade Mark team is comprised of over 30 Partners, qualified attorneys, trainees and support staff spread across our London and Netherlands offices. Our clients range from multinational corporations to small scale entrepreneurs, across a wide variety of sectors – each one receiving our high levels of service.

We are recruiting for a place on our 2026 training programme – where we will support, mentor and develop you into a world class trade mark attorney working on some of the most exciting new products and ideas from across the globe. We will also support you through the formal Trade Mark qualifications which you will complete with accredited providers alongside your Trainee role.

Who can apply?

• We accept applications from individuals with any degree discipline. We have found that those with law, STEM or humanities qualifications have found this career to be an area in which they may have particular strengths.
• We welcome applications from candidates who are on track to, or have achieved a minimum of a 2:1 at undergraduate level.
• New graduates or those looking for an exciting career change are welcome to apply.

How to apply:

Submit your application by following the link below by the closing date of Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 1pm (GMT). We will ask you to submit a CV and covering letter and there will be a small number of competency-based questions for you to answer.

Application deadline: Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 13:00 (GMT) Times are displayed in your local time zone

Please mention IP Careers when applying to Kilburn & Strode LLP.