Graham Watt & Co is a busy but friendly practice with a respected and long-established client base. The firm provides a full and comprehensive range of IP services to a wide range of clients from individual inventors, and small/medium start up enterprises to multi-national companies. Our range of professional services relate to all aspects of patents, trade marks, copyright and designs, which assist our clients in identifying, protecting and exploiting their IP assets in the U.K and worldwide.

Our team

We have a friendly and supportive culture, with a buddy system in place to guide new recruits and give them the best start possible. Our open door policy reflects our helpful and open environment, where you are able to discuss IP and business matters with any member of the team.

Our attorneys have a wealth of knowledge in disciplines such as immunology, biochemistry, biomedical science, engineering and chemistry, as well as all aspects of trade marks in a variety of sectors. Trainees get an all-round experience, gleaning information and an understanding from experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. Tasks will be allocated with a view to developing the trainees’ knowledge, with early exposure to opposition and other oral proceedings. Meaning our trainees are able to develop quickly into strong and knowledgeable patent attorneys.

The support team, which consists of IP secretaries, formalities manager, office manager and admin team, all strive to find new ways and systems to support the attorneys. Thereby ensuring the attorneys are doing what they do best and their work is done efficiently.

What we can offer at Graham Watt & Co

You can expect a diverse and challenging role with your responsibilities and duties increasing as we help you expand your knowledge and experience. Your working exposure will be wide-ranging, and you can expect to gain knowledge and interact with all aspects of the business.

At Graham Watt we ensure that you have the best possible chance in passing your exams by giving you supervised relevant work, guidance, external exam preparation courses, study leave and financial support for your professional exams. Once qualified, the support doesn’t stop and guidance and mentoring from the firm continues.