Life as a trainee Patent Attorney means using your academic background in a stimulating and varied way. Working on innovations and inventions at the forefront of your scientific field. At Mewburn Ellis we’re supportive and progressive. With an industry-leading training programme that keeps learning fresh and insightful we ensure that you’re set up to develop quickly from day one.
Trained for Excellence is one of our key values that permeates the firm. The training programme underpins who we are and our forward-looking, ambitious approach. And as it’s delivered in a structured and focused manner it means that everyone at Mewburn Ellis is able to develop their full potential as a high level attorney.
We are looking for candidates with academic backgrounds in Computer Science especially in AI, Machine Learning, Quantum as well as Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) and Physics
Developments across all these technical areas are driving exciting innovation. As these advancements continue to transform our daily lives, it’s never been a more exciting time to be at the forefront of this new frontier. At Mewburn Ellis we are part of this change, and we advise and help our clients use intellectual property rights to nurture and protect their innovations, ideas and inventions and deliver them to market.
The role
Reflecting the exciting technology spaces in which our clients operate, you will work closely with colleagues across our engineering, technology and physics practice group but also with attorneys from our life sciences and chemistry practice groups, as well as our solicitors and trade mark team. We take a holistic approach to IP and that will be a theme throughout your training and beyond.
You will be invested in to grow personally and professionally. There’ll be lots of learning and opportunities to put your science background to good use and you’ll be given the opportunity to work with different mentors and across different areas allowing you to develop as an attorney and find your niche.
What’s in it for you?
- A friendly, inclusive and team-oriented work culture
- A mix of office and home-based work with a paperless office
- A generous remuneration package and payment of training costs
- 30 days annual leave (calculated without public holidays and additional study days)
- Job ticket for local public transport
You’ll be well supported to pass your exams as well as develop your all-round skills as a patent attorney through our internal and external tutorials and regular input from experienced partners, backed up by feedback on your progress to inform and assist your development. And because we’re merit-based, your career progression is truly in your own hands.
We’re a leading European intellectual property firm based in Munich with four UK offices too. We’ve grown steadily and now have over 360 colleagues including 60 Trainees so expect to be part of a decent sized cohort of like-minded scientists!
Munich has five partners, three attorneys, and eight patent paralegals. Our strong track record is in many ways due to the quality of our training and our long-term commitment to the welfare of our people. We also give back to the community, are committed to sustainability and prioritise diversity and inclusion at the firm. See our website for more information.
About you
We are looking for people who are curious and inquisitive. Excellent communication skills in German and English, especially in writing, are essential. No legal or IP knowledge is required, during your training with us, you will learn everything about patent law and the legal context.
If you’d like to learn more please take a look at our brochure which is packed full of insights about the profession, our approach to training and what attorneys actually do! https://mewburn.foleon.com/brochures/german-graduate/
We look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a cover letter in English with your curriculum vitae (German or English) by e-mailing recruitment@mewburn.com.
If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact Christoph Moeller, partner in the Munich office.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.