Join a large, multi-office UK IP practice focused on advising clients across the full patent lifecycle, from strategy and drafting to prosecution, oppositions and enforcement. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious patent work, including cases before UK, EU and UPC fora, and supports a broad range of clients from high-growth tech businesses to established corporates.

This role offers strong exposure to high‑tech and engineering subject‑matter, a mix of drafting/prosecution and opposition work, and collaboration with litigation and commercial teams. The team is growing and seeks candidates who can contribute technically and commercially while developing their own practice.

Qualified UK and/or European Patent Attorney with c.1–3 years PQE
Degree in a relevant technical discipline (engineering, physics or similar)
Experience in tech / high‑tech sectors and comfortable with mechanical/electromechanical or related technologies
Proven drafting and prosecution skills across major jurisdictions; experience managing patent portfolios
Experience with EPO oppositions and appeals; UPC representation or interest preferred
Comfortable assisting on or supporting patent litigation, freedom‑to‑operate work and contentious matters
Strong client relationship and business‑development skills; experience acting for direct clients/start‑ups desirable
Willingness to be based in either London or Cambridge with occasional travel between offices; flexible working available

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