We are seeking individuals with a keen interest in becoming a patent attorney to join our Summer Internship programme at our London office.

Established in 1927, Cleveland Scott York is a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys. We provide intellectual property services to a wide range of clients, including multi-national corporations, start-ups and SMEs. We are proud to have protected some of the most important inventions of the last 100 years. We’re a progressive firm with a knowledge-sharing culture and a reputation for excellence in training and professional development.

During the week-long internship, successful candidates will gain insights into the creation, enforcement and defence of a patent portfolio as well as freedom to operate analyses.

Criteria

•  Working towards, or recently achieved, a good STEM degree.
• Considering a career as a Patent Attorney.
• First-class communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to conceptualize complex situations.
• A keen interest in technological progress.

Location

London office

Duration

One week commencing late June/early July 2025.

Payment

London Living Wage

Application

Please send your CV and optional covering letter by clicking the apply button below.

Should you require any adjustments to assist with your application, please also contact us directly.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from backgrounds which are under-represented in the UK patent sector.

Closing date – 14^th January 2025

Applications will be considered as they arrive, so please make your application as soon as possible. We might have made selections before the published closing date.