Trade mark attorney

In this role you could:

• carry out searches to see if a proposed trade mark already exists
• advise on intellectual property issues like design and copyright
• draw up contracts
• deal with UK and overseas registration authorities
• negotiate in disputes and take action if the client's trade mark rights are breached
• provide support to solicitors and barristers if a case goes to court
• handle renewals of existing trade marks, transfer of ownership and licensing

• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• persuading skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• analytical thinking skills
• excellent written communication skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• working towards this role
• applying directly

With experience, you could move into senior management or partnership in a trade mark firm.