About the firm

Maucher Jenkins is a recognised leading firm of European Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, Attorneys-at-Law and IP Litigators. Our diverse client base includes individual inventors and entrepreneurs, early stage/start-ups, SMEs and multinational corporations. Some of our larger clients are headquartered in the United States and Japan. Our growing IP litigation practice handles disputes in the European, English and German courts.

We have offices in London, Farnham, Munich and Freiburg. We also have satellite offices in Cambridge, Edinburgh and Basel, together with a representative office in Beijing. We have 14 partners and over 130 staff (attorneys and business support) across the firm.

Our standards are high, but we offer the right candidates stimulating work, excellent professional development and early responsibility. We are a friendly firm and we take pride in our professional, encouraging and supportive culture.

We are proud to attract the most talented and brightest people to this specialist and unique area of law. The work is varied and may include both non-contentious and contentious matters. Secondment opportunities to our German offices are sometimes available.

Graduate applications

Candidates should have a relevant degree with at least upper second-class honours. They must be able to write in clear and concise English. A PhD would be an advantage. Candidates should have the commitment and drive to deliver excellent client service, whilst studying for and passing professional examinations.

All necessary training will be provided to lead to full qualification as a UK patent attorney and European patent attorney.

Our trainees will be interacting with clients, so confidence, together with strong social and communication skills is beneficial, together with the ability to work in a team.