Trainee Trade Mark Attorney

Kilburn & Strode; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of patent and trade mark attorneys in London is seeking a Trainee Trade Mark Attorney for their 2026 training programme. This role involves working directly with clients from brand creation through to protection and enforcement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in law, STEM, or humanities, and a strong commitment to client service. Applications are open to new graduates or career changers. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Mentorship and support from experienced attorneys

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:1 at undergraduate level.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches for trade mark availability.
• Register new trade marks and lead oppositions.
• Advise clients on infringement and enforcement actions.

Skills

Legal advisory skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in law, STEM or humanities

Job description

Overview

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. This is an exciting time to join Kilburn & Strode as we have launched our five-year, firmwide strategy. We are recruiting for a place on our 2026 training programme to support, mentor and develop you into a world class trade mark attorney while you complete the formal Trade Mark qualifications with accredited providers alongside your Trainee role.

Deadline: 29 Oct 2025

Job Description

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

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 across our London and Netherlands offices. Our clients range from multinational corporations to small scale entrepreneurs, across a wide variety of sectors, each receiving our high levels of service. We will support and mentor you on the 2026 training programme and through the formal Trade Mark qualifications with accredited providers alongside your Trainee role.

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 our ambition and commitment to our clients.

Who can apply?

• We accept applications from individuals with any degree discipline. We have found that those with law, STEM or humanities qualifications have strengths in this career.
• 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 by the closing date of Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 1pm (GMT). Please 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 (UTC). Times are displayed in your local time zone.

Application details

• Job Type: Graduate Job
• Career Sector: Trade Marks
• Degree Result: 2:1
• Location: London
• Salary: Competitive