You’ve read the careers guide section; you now know what patent and trade mark attorneys do and that lots of firms seem to provide a great place to work.  All firms offer similar benefits and training, right?

Think again.  In the right environment, being a patent or trade mark attorney is an exciting and rewarding career.  Forresters provides that opportunity to all our trainees and attorneys.  We strive to keep our values of ‘one team’, ‘excellence’ and ‘great communication’ at the forefront of everything we do; from our interactions with our clients to making Forresters a great place to work for everyone.

One of the things we value most is our supportive and friendly culture.  By joining us, you will be encouraged to develop as an individual and valued for the skills you can bring.  We provide a wealth of support in terms of your career development, and for your well-being too.  You’ll have plenty of opportunity to get involved and have a say in different initiatives, including our Mental Health and Wellbeing Group, and Equality and Diversity Group.

You will receive dedicated training from our partners and attorneys, and experience working with a wide range of our clients too.  We believe gaining a breadth of experience and exposure to commercial strategy is essential to building a successful career as a fully qualified UK and European patent attorney.

Throughout the year you will be able to participate in training sessions covering a range of topics, from details of patent law to effective client management and communication.  When it comes to examinations, we provide study and examination leave, and individual support to ensure you are given every opportunity to succeed.  We also host weekly practice sessions with colleagues sitting similar examinations, providing advice on exam technique in the lead up to the examinations.

Who are we looking for?

You will possess an excellent academic record, a keen eye for detail and be as passionate about innovation and brands as we are.  You’ll need to be a well-rounded person with great communication and problem-solving skills, who works well independently as well as in a team.

In return you will have excellent career prospects and an environment that will help you fulfil your potential.  Most of our partners began their careers as trainees at Forresters.  We place a high value on quality training, and we fully fund attendance on training courses.  We like to play to our strengths, and we will provide you with the support you need to develop.

We encourage applications from individuals from all walks of life.  Forresters are chartered signatories of IP Inclusive, an initiative that brings people together from across the IP sector to promote and improve equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the IP community.