Marks & Clerk
Marks & Clerk LLP is one of the world’s leading intellectual property law firms and one of the UK’s largest firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. We work at the forefront of technology, across many different scientific fields, helping clients make the most of their inventions and grow their businesses. We work across the three key areas of Engineering & Physics, Software and Electronics and Chemistry and Life Sciences. We provide a comprehensive range of intellectual property services to a variety of clients, from multinational corporations to the latest start-up ventures, in all sectors worldwide.
The role of a patent attorney is varied, working with a fantastic range of clients to secure patent protection, locally and globally. Patent attorneys provide an essential interface between science, commerce and law. The role involves regular client interaction, scoping inventions and determining how the client can use them to gain a strategic advantage in their sector.
Our international coverage is extensive, with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment, where different ideas, cultures and backgrounds are celebrated. The mental health and wellbeing of our employees is paramount and our working practices are developed to reflect this.
Live opportunities
Insight to Intellectual Property Event 2025 - London
During August we will be running two insight afternoons for people interested in working in the intellectual property sector. You may be interested in working as a patent attorney, trade mark attorney or in a support function role such as a paralegal, or even in a role in HR, IT or finance etc.The insight event will include presentations on the IP sector, talks on becoming a patent or trade mark attorney and a talk on support roles. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with partners, attorneys, support staff and HR.You may have just started university or be near the end of your studies - we welcome all levels. We also welcome people working in industry and considering a career change. (The event is for people over the age of 18. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate anyone of school age.)We have two insight events:12 August 2025 - London (applications closing 20 July 2025)19 August 2025 - Manchester (applications closing 27 July 2025)All events will be 12:45 - 16:30. The dress code is smart casual - we are not expecting people to wear a suit or dress if as they were coming for an interview. We will refund local travel on production of a receipt up to a value of c.£20. Please do not book travel until your space has been confirmed.There are limited spaces for the event and spaces will therefore be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Places will be offered to those who are starting out on their journey into IP. Those who attended events last year, or have previously applied for our graduate roles will not be offered a place. Places will also not be offered to those already working in IP.Please note that attendance does not constitute a job application for any of our roles. The normal application processes will need to be followed.
London
Insight to Intellectual Property Event 2025 - Manchester
During August we will be running two insight afternoons for people interested in working in the intellectual property sector. You may be interested in working as a patent attorney, trade mark attorney or in a support function role such as a paralegal, or even in a role in HR, IT or finance etc.The insight event will include presentations on the IP sector, talks on becoming a patent or trade mark attorney and a talk on support roles. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and network with partners, attorneys, support staff and HR.You may have just started university or be near the end of your studies - we welcome all levels. We also welcome people working in industry and considering a career change. (The event is for people over the age of 18. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate anyone of school age.)We have two insight events:12 August 2025 - London (fully subscribed)19 August 2025 - Manchester (applications closing 27 July 2025)All events will be 12:45 - 16:30. The dress code is smart casual - we are not expecting people to wear a suit or dress if as they were coming for an interview. We will refund local travel on production of a receipt up to a value of c.£20. Please do not book travel until your space has been confirmed.There are limited spaces for the event and spaces will therefore be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Places will be offered to those who are starting out on their journey into IP. Those who attended events last year, or have previously applied for our graduate roles will not be offered a place. Places will also not be offered to those already working in IP.Please note that attendance does not constitute a job application for any of our roles. The normal application processes will need to be followed.
Manchester
