Based in Farnham, Surrey, Openshaw & Co. is a client-focussed firm of UK and European Patent attorneys, applying technical and legal expertise to advise clients on intellectual property matters across a range of practice areas.
Our Team
2024 marks our 20th Anniversary in practice. During this time, Openshaw & Co. has continued to grow, developing a highly experienced, professional, and conscientious team providing world-class intellectual property services to our clients. Today, we have a team of 29 staff including 10 qualified patent attorneys specialising in patent preparation and prosecution, with a track record of securing valuable patents at the EPO and UKIPO. We also have a part-qualified patent attorney and a trainee attorney within the team, both of whom are being supported towards full qualification.
At Openshaw & Co. we work to understand our clients’ commercial needs and develop tailored IP strategies to help them better protect, manage, and commercialise their IP. The majority of our team focus on working with patents but we have in-house specialists to handle design and trade mark registrations. Our attorneys are supported by a dedicated team of paralegals who are experienced and knowledgeable in IP administration and formalities.
Our Clients
We work with a broad range of clients, from leading multinational organisations, SMEs, and start-ups, to private inventors. Technologies that we handle cover many industries, including telecommunications, software, algorithms, blockchain applications, NFTs, engineering, aerospace, defence, energy and renewables, electro sciences, optics, and materials science.
Working at Openshaw & Co.
Openshaw & Co. is believed to be the first, and currently sole, Employee-Owned Trust law firm in the UK. Every team member possesses a vested interest in the company. Our organisational structure empowers and involves the entire team, cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Our team comes from a diverse range of backgrounds, all contributing towards the unique, supportive, and friendly environment we are proud of.
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. Our ethics, diversity, and inclusion policy can be found on our website, along with other information on sustainability practices we have in place.
We are very proud of the flexible working environment we provide, empowering our team to support our clients with world-class IP advice.
Opportunities at Openshaw & Co.
We are always on the lookout for people with the skills required to tackle challenging patent work and engage with clients to deliver clear and effective advice. We offer a number of opportunities for graduates looking to embark on a career in patent law or learn more about the world of IP, or for qualified patent attorneys to join a growing, client-facing firm with a flexible work environment.
Your Skills
A successful Trainee Patent Attorney or Summer Intern candidate will rely on a variety of skills to excel at the intersection of technology, law, and business. You will have a passion for learning about new technologies, be inquisitive, and have a strong attention to detail.
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