The firm

Hindles are a growing firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, based in the centre of Edinburgh. We also have offices in Liverpool and Bristol. We provide a full range of patent, trade mark and registered design services to clients ranging from UK-based start-ups and scale-ups, to SMEs and international corporations in Europe, the USA and Japan.

We work across all major technical disciplines, with particular strength in physics, electronic and mechanical engineering, and chemistry.

We pride ourselves on providing our clients with high-quality, commercially-focused advice with an international perspective. Most of our new business comes to us by way of recommendations, and so we are strongly committed to providing our trainees with the training required to ensure that they become excellent practitioners. Training is predominantly provided in-house and on the job, but our trainees are also encouraged to attend appropriate external courses. Our trainees have had excellent pass rates in the UK and European qualifying examinations.

Working at Hindles

We offer a pleasant, friendly and inclusive working environment and an interesting case load dealing predominantly with direct clients. We work directly with innovative businesses and so there are regular opportunities to be involved in drafting new patent applications, as well as providing practical commercial advice.

We offer flexible working arrangements, and many of our team members benefit from hybrid or remote working. However, we encourage trainees to work predominantly in the office to begin with, to enable us to provide in person training and facilitate their professional development. As a result of our ongoing growth, long-term career prospects are exceptional.

Recruitment by Hindles

We look for personable candidates with strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to pick up complex technical ideas quickly. Applicants should have a good honours degree in a major scientific or engineering discipline. Research experience or a PhD is an advantage, but is not essential. We advertise vacancies from time to time but also welcome speculative applications.

Hindles are members of IP Inclusive, the equality, diversity and inclusion organisation for the profession, and we are committed to its principles.