A Trade Mark Attorney is a member of a specialised legal profession qualified to advise clients about trade marks and help them to register their marks around the world. We represent applicants at the UK IPO (UK Intellectual Property Office), EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office), and work with foreign Attorneys in countries throughout the world.

The diversity of clients from individuals to famous multinational brands allows you to develop true commercial acumen.

A trade mark is a sign which enables consumers to distinguish the goods and services of one business from those of another.

Trade Mark Attorneys may be employed “in-house” by companies or may work in private firms (just like solicitors). If you work in a private firm, you will work for lots of different clients who might be anyone from a sole trader to a multinational. A good Trade Mark Attorney needs to be adaptable to deal with these different clients.

The training usually takes three to four years and you are required to pass a law course and a practice course with exams in each to qualify as a Trade Mark Attorney.

Trade Mark Attorneys often advise clients about other intellectual property rights such as designs and copyright.