Careers

Interested in science and law? A career in intellectual property law could be the ideal career for you.

Become a Patent Attorney

To become a patent attorney you will need a degree in a subject that surrounds:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering, or
• Maths

A degree in one of these subjects is necessary. It can help you understand how a client’s concept or invention works (and what makes it novel). The training to become a patent attorney also involves working for one or more fully qualified patent attorneys. It is mainly on-the-job training and includes sitting a series of examinations.

Become a Trade Mark Attorney

To train as a trade mark attorney you won’t need a STEM undergraduate degree. However, you will need to:

• complete at least two years’ of full-time practice as a trade mark attorney
• sit qualifying exams

Your training would be under the direct supervision of a registered trade mark attorney.

An IP Law Career at Sandersons

We are a well-established firm, with a young, forward-thinking partnership. We actively encourage a healthy work/life balance. And achieve this through our informal atmosphere, varied and interesting client-base and beautiful location.

Our team enjoy a host of benefits, including:

• excellent professional development
• career progression
• opportunities to travel, and
• network for a range of events

Colchester

Sandersons’ headquarters is based in Colchester, a historic market town in Essex. Colchester is an hour train journey to London, and has excellent leisure and arts facilities.