Skills

Communication Presentation Skills Research Attention to detail Training

Job Specifications

STEM Discipline: Physics / Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Location: London

Duration: 2‑week full‑time internship

Timing: 29th June for 2 weeks

Paid Opportunity

EIP is pleased to offer a two‑week Summer Internship for individuals interested in gaining first‑hand insight into the work of a patent attorney. This programme provides a valuable opportunity to explore what a career in patent law involves and to help you assess whether it’s the right path for you.

Interns who perform strongly during the programme may also be considered for a permanent Patent Scientist / Trainee Patent Attorney position for the following September.

What To Expect

As an Intern at EIP, you will:

Take part in induction sessions introducing you to the firm
Attend training sessions covering topics such as the basics of patent protection, the role of a patent attorney, life as a trainee, and key IP rights and laws Shadow your mentor and support them with tasks designed to give you a realistic insight into patent attorney work
You will be assigned both a mentor (typically a patent scientist, associate, or senior associate) and a supervisor (usually a partner), each aligned with your technical background and interests. This ensures tailored guidance and meaningful exposure throughout your time with us.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are curious about intellectual property and enthusiastic about exploring a career in patents.

Successful Candidates Will Be Currently Be In The Penultimate Year Of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree Or PhD In Physics / Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Demonstrate

A professional and personable approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence working with people at all levels
Ability to work under pressure
Strong research and presentation skills
Self‑motivation and effective workload management
Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical ability
Initiative and the ability to work independently

Who We Are

EIP is an award‑winning firm specialising in high‑value and complex patent matters, with offices across Europe and the US. Our multidisciplinary team brings together patent attorneys, litigators, and commercial IP lawyers across major patent markets including the UK, Europe and the USA.

We work with a diverse and growing client base - from major multinationals to innovative scale‑ups and cutting‑edge start‑ups - helping them protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property.

About the Company

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters. 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. Our patent drafting, prosecution and challenges practice obtains and defends high-value and complex patents for clients, and invalidates patents held by others during post-grant proceedings including oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO)... Know more