Open to all degree disciplines.
Please note that we do not accept CVs unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.
Kindly be aware that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Offers may be extended prior to the deadline; hence, we encourage early applications.
Reddie & Grose LLP is an internationally renowned firm of European and United Kingdom Patent, Trade Mark and Design attorneys. Our attorneys handle the full range of IP rights including patents, trade marks, and registered designs.
We also handle the protection of plant variety rights. Within these areas we handle drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition, enforcement, defence, and dispute resolution in general. We also advise on IP strategy and are able to offer support in due diligence and other aspects of corporate transactions handled by our law firm colleagues.
Our clients range from large multinational companies and household names to SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. We work with our clients at the cutting edge of technology, from innovations based on the latest research in telecoms, semiconductor devices, software and AI, through to electric vehicles, fibre optics, lasers and beyond. As a new trainee you would be working in these areas from day one.
At Reddie & Grose LLP, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment is anchored in our core values. These values were established through the collective contributions and insights of everyone at our firm.
We are looking for a graduate to join our dynamic Trade Mark Team as a trainee trade mark attorney. Our trade mark attorneys deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice that is grounded in extensive legal expertise. From the initial stages of trade mark registration and clearance searches to the sophisticated management and protection of trade mark portfolios, we offer tailored solutions that meet the demands of both emerging businesses and established global brands.
Our office environment and ethos is designed to be collaborative, and we encourage team working and training. We invest heavily in our trainees with a view to providing a long-term future at our firm, and our in-house training scheme is recognised as one of the best in the profession. Our trainee trade mark attorneys routinely enjoy success in their professional qualifications.
On the trade mark side we work with household brands in a wide range of commercial fields. You will have heard of some of our clients. The firm’s client portfolio collection includes companies from an extensive range of commercial sectors.
Reddie & Grose has an excellent reputation for training. As a new trainee, you will work closely with a partner of the firm who will be responsible for your day-to-day training and development. As a complement to this traditional one-to-one training, we have developed a bespoke training programme for new trainees, which is intended to bring you up to speed with the core concepts of intellectual property law, and to provide a degree of group-based practical tuition.
The training programme begins with a two-week intensive training induction introducing the basics of trade mark law, patent law and other intellectual property laws, such as design law. The training induction also includes sessions dealing with important practical aspects of the job such as “how to communicate with clients”, “effective marketing”, and “the role of a trainee”.
After an initial period of employment, trainees will be supported through the part-time course, leading to the Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (currently provided by Queen Mary, University of London), the first stage of qualification. The Chartered Trade Mark Attorney qualification is through the part-time course at Nottingham, also known as the Trade Mark Practice, Professional Certificate and the firm has a high success rate for candidates we sponsor through this.
We want you to have access to the best support available, and so encourage you to take advantage of courses, lectures and social activities, provided by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
We are looking for people who have the potential to learn through experience and teamwork, backed by professional qualifications, to take charge of a client relationship on behalf of the firm in the future – people who are personable as well as technically capable. What’s important is the quality of someone’s work and their commercial awareness to work with clients – not just the number of hours they have billed in a year
Minimum requirements: At least a 2:1 in your degree discipline. We welcome applications from new graduates or those looking for a career change.
At Reddie & Grose LLP, we foster a friendly and inclusive working environment where work-life balance is highly valued. We take pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with our colleagues. Through a vibrant programme of social events, you'll have many opportunities to meet and connect with people across the firm. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
Reddie & Grose LLP is an equal opportunities employer. It is essential that equality of opportunity and the absence of unfair discrimination be at the core of all the firm’s policies and activities. We value diversity and ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and potential. Every individual's uniqueness enhances our collective strength. We are members of IP Inclusive and have been actively involved in Women in IP, IP & ME, IP Out and IP Ability.
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As a firm that values innovation and technology, Reddie & Grose recognises that AI tools are becoming a normal part of professional life and welcomes the responsible use in applications. AI can be a valuable tool for research, proofreading and refining your application. However, your submission must remain authentic, accurate and reflective of your own skills, experience and judgement. We want to understand your potential, so use AI to support your application, not to replace your thinking.
