What do you need and what's on offer?

Work for IPO as an Associate Patent Examiner

Join our elite training programme and turn your technical knowledge into the driving force behind the future of AI, 6G, and quantum computing!

Entry requirements

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold at least a 2:2 degree in science, engineering, maths, computing, telecommunications or a related field.
• Alternatively, applicants must demonstrate equivalent proficiency through substantial industrial experience in technical roles.

Sponsorship & Nationality requirements

IPO are proud to sponsor exceptional talent under the Skilled Worker Route! If you meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules, this is your chance to join an adaptable, accountable, and connected organisation, driving innovation in the UK and shaping the future together.

What’s on offer?

Available positions: 27 available positions split up over the following specialisms:

• Computing & Telecoms
• Chemistry
• Physics, Engineering, Maths or other similar STEM subjects

Salary: £34,958 – £36,230

The above listed salary includes Recruitment Retention Allowance of £3,175. Scarce Skills Allowance of £4,233 may also be available for candidates with specific knowledge in telecoms.

Immerse yourself in a career where you can showcase your STEM expertise and join our creative and innovative organisation! Patent examining offers a gateway to a fascinating realm where scientific and technical ingenuity meets legal acumen.

We’re seeking talented individuals with a passion for innovation and a knack for dissecting complex technical concepts to join our team as Associate Patent Examiners.

To complement the scientific and technical knowledge that you’ll bring, we’ll provide all the necessary training in the legal aspects of the role.

Unparalleled Training and Mentorship

If you are excited about expanding your knowledge of emerging technologies, we will provide you with a personalised program of onsite training and development. This includes:

• Mentoring, formal technical training courses and on-the-job learning.
• An engaging variety of seminars, practical demonstrations, coursework and associated tutorials.
• Building on your existing STEM knowledge enabling you to examine patents from innovation hot-spots within such fields as computing, cyber security, telecommunications and image processing.