Salary guide
Trademark Attorney
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £90,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalIP
- The UK IPO registers over 60,000 trademarks annually
Other names this job is known by
- IP Attorney
- Trademark Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Advise clients on trademark law and protection
- File and prosecute trademark applications
- Conduct searches and analysis
- Represent clients in disputes and oppositions
- Liaise with IP offices and authorities
- Prepare reports and documentation
- Stay updated on IP law
Skills and qualifications required
- Law or science degree
- Trademark attorney training
- Registration with the UKIPO
- Experience in IP law
- Analytical and research skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Attorney
- Head of IP
- Partner
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study law or science
- Complete trademark attorney training
- Register with the UKIPO
- Gain experience in IP law
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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