Junior Patent Attorney - Digital (Software / Artificial Intelligence)
Vacancy: Trainee Patent Attorney
Discipline: Software / Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Technologies: Ability to work in complex mathematical fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning models, statistical analysis, quantum computing and post-quantum techniques
Preferred Minimum Level of Qualification: 1st Class Masters/Doctorate/PhD
EIP Tech Group: EIP Digital
Term: Permanent
Location: Stockholm
Working hours: Full-time
Start date: September 2023
About EIP
EIP is award-winning and specialises in high-value and complex patent matters with offices in Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets – Germany, UK and USA, and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. EIP has an ever-growing client base, from major multinationals through exciting mid-stage IP-rich companies, to highly innovative start-ups, across the world.
The approach to progress is highly meritocratic, with patent attorneys at all levels receiving support through a sophisticated training program. New trainees get exposure to clients from the day of joining. Those who join us share in the team's stand-out visibility in the world of patents and get to celebrate our award wins.
Since 2018 EIP has been a five-time winner of European and UK Patent Contentious Firm of the Year by leading IP magazine, Managing IP while The Financial Times lists EIP as a leading European patent law firm, recently awarding EIP the highest possible ranking (gold stars across all six technology areas). Feedback received from clients and peers rates EIP as “unstuffy and its staff are very personable”, with “excellent technical and legal expertise”, and they “combine an exceptional professional ethic with impressive technical diligence”.
Diversity is an intrinsic part of EIP’s business culture. We are proud to support the IP Inclusive initiative and we are a signatory to the IP Inclusive Charter. EIP actively engages in diversity efforts and is committed to developing an attitude of openness for the benefit of all those working in the IP profession.
About EIP Digital
EIP Digital encompasses a broad technology spectrum including computer hardware, software and machine learning/AI, electronics, wireless and telecommunications, applied physics and optics. Strength in these fields has been at the core of EIP and our continued success since we were founded in 2000.
Renowned for its experience in patent drafting and strategic patent prosecution, and a go-to practice for litigation in high-tech patent cases, EIP's Digital team has been engaged in many of the highest profile patent litigation cases in the UK and Germany, and oppositions at the EPO, in recent years.
EIP Digital team members are appointed to many high-value matters which require extraordinary levels of expertise, including licensing, technology standards, pre-litigation analysis, and litigation itself, with high rates of success. Many of these members operate at the intersection of various cutting areas such as electronics and health-tech, AI and drug discovery.
About the role
We are looking for a trainee patent attorney who is capable of handling technologies, such as artificial intelligence and similar high-tech digital software. Successful candidates will have a background in mathematics, physics, or computer science. Although qualification to PhD level is preferred, we will consider any candidate with a strong first or further degree who demonstrates the required skill and knowledge to handle these technologies.
Following the opening of our first Nordic office in 2022, we are continuing to grow our Stockholm presence and cross-border capabilities. We are looking to hire a trainee patent attorney in our Swedish office. The successful candidate will commence their training as part of EIP's 2023 trainee patent attorney intake which is split between the UK and Sweden.
Experience, skills and qualifications
You will be comfortable working in a modern, fast-paced environment where you are given a level of autonomy to do your work.
Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent academics
- An appropriate professional attitude (personable, well prepared, flexible and enthusiastic)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely, and the ability to structure a precise and coherent argument
- Ability to deal with a variety of people at different levels
- Ability to balance knowledge of intellectual property law against commercial requirements
- Ability to work under pressure, which may be the result of competing and inflexible deadlines when working for more than one client at the same time
- Excellent research and presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, and an analytical mind
- Initiative and the ability to act independently
Other information
Full academic and professional support ensures EIP are training the Intellectual Property stars of tomorrow.
With our state-of-the-art paperless systems, we offer hybrid working.
The firm has a friendly, progressive and mutually supportive working environment along with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.
Equal opportunities
EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.