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Start Date: September 2026

Join EIP as a Trainee Patent Attorney and transform your passion for electrical engineering into a rewarding career in patents!

From day one, you’ll be working directly with clients, gaining real-world experience while being supported by a comprehensive training programme and a team that shares your drive and ambition. You’ll benefit from a clear path to qualification, full support for exams, and the chance to contribute to high-profile cases involving some of the most advanced technologies in the world.

EIP Digital is at the forefront of innovation, working across a wide range of technologies – from AI and machine learning to electronics, semiconductor technologies, telecoms, optics, and applied physics. Since our founding in 2000, technical excellence has been central to our success.

Our team is trusted with high-value, complex matters including licensing, technology standards, pre-litigation analysis, and litigation. Many of our attorneys operate at the intersection of emerging fields such as electronics and health-tech, or AI and drug discovery, making EIP Digital a truly exciting place to grow your career.

We’re seeking bright, motivated individuals with a strong academic background in electrical engineering who are ready to take on the challenge of becoming a patent attorney.

• An impressive Degree, Master’s, or PhD in electrical engineering.
• A genuine interest in technology and innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Confidence engaging with people at all levels.
• A meticulous eye for detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• An open-minded, accountable & resilient mindset.

EIP specialises in high-value and complex patent matters, with offices across Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team includes patent attorneys, litigators, and commercial IP lawyers working in three of the world’s key patent markets – the UK, Europe, and the USA.

EIP, you’ll be part of a collaborative and open culture that values technical excellence and strategic thinking. We offer a competitive salary alongside a market-leading bonus structure, flexible and hybrid working options, and private healthcare as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re excited to make an impact in the world of patents, we’d love to hear from you.

Please mention IP Careers when applying to EIP.

• Areas of Specialism: Electronics, Electrical Engineering
• Degree Result: 2:1
• Location: Bath City Centre - 5 minutes from Bath Spa train station