About Us

J A Kemp is a firm of UK and European patent, design and trade mark attorneys, with expertise across every technical specialism and industry sector. In the UK we have a large and diverse client base and, with our offices in London, Oxford and Cambridge,
we enjoy a dominant position in the economically vibrant ‘Golden Triangle’. Internationally, we have offices in Munich and Paris, and our reputation at the European Patent Office makes us the first choice for companies and their advisers in the USA, Asia and across the globe. J A Kemp is also a popular choice for trainee attorneys seeking a rewarding and enjoyable career in a globally recognised IP firm.

Opportunities Available

We are looking for bright graduates suited to an intellectually challenging and rewarding career that brings together a unique blend of science, law and business skills.

Trainee Patent Attorney candidates should have an excellent track record of achievement at school and university, with a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a scientific or technical subject, preferably physics, engineering, computer science, chemistry or biosciences. We are open to applications from candidates holding or studying for a first or higher degree or doctorate.

Essential skills: Excellent spoken and written English, an enquiring and analytical mind, an eye for detail, motivation, drive, a team player, listening skills, leadership and people skills.

Training at J A Kemp

This profession represents an intellectually challenging and rewarding career option that offers scope to develop and apply your scientific knowledge. It brings together a unique blend of science, law and business skills. The comprehensive training that J A Kemp provides to all trainee attorneys enables them to transition effectively from an academic or research background to a professional and business environment. It equips them with all of the skills they will require to succeed.

At J A Kemp you will have an experienced attorney mentor from day one to expose you to a variety of work, set targets for your performance and development and support you throughout your training. In-house tutorials provide an excellent way for you to learn the basics and mix with trainees and attorneys from other disciplines. We also send you on external courses, such as those run by Queen Mary (Certificate in Intellectual Property Law) and the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. We maximise your chances of passing your exams.

At J A Kemp our reputation for training and our record of first time exam successes is second to none.