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I want to personally thank Charlie Heal , Emily Fox, Cara McAtee, and the entire team at Albright IP for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism in helping me submit my first ever patent: the Baffer Ball fire suppression system.
From the very first meeting, Charlie and Emily made everything feel clear, comfortable, and respectful. They listened carefully to my ideas, even though I’m not from a technical or legal background – I’m a painter and decorator by trade. But they believed in my vision and treated it with such care and seriousness that I felt truly supported as an inventor.
Over several months, we worked closely by email and phone. Charlie and the team guided me step by step to build one of the strongest, clearest, and most professional patent drafts I could have hoped for. The claims they wrote are powerful, and the language used shows how deeply they understood my invention. They didn’t just file a document – they helped shape a legacy.
Charlie, even though he is young, is incredibly professional and experienced. I am amazed at how he managed such a complex project with kindness, patience, and precision. Emily and Cara were also fantastic throughout.
This was not just paperwork – this was my dream since childhood. And Albright IP helped me make that dream real.
💬 I look forward to working with them again on future patents. The Baffer Ball is just the beginning – and I am proud that Albright IP was there from Day 1.
Thank you so much again — from the bottom of my heart.
— Morteza
He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm and approachable. No question has ever felt too small, and he genuinely cares about the success of my business. I’d highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and skilled patent attorney.
The patent was filed within weeks and had a depth of technical input from Albright that was excellent. I'm very pleased.
I have filed patents in the past but working with Albright IP was a totally different experience. I recommend them without hesitation.
Their knowledge regarding the patent process is extensive.
They have help me navigate the complex process to gain patent granted on my first design and patent pending on my second design.
I feel reassured and confident to put my designs in their hands knowing they will give the best advice based on the facts and not for their own financial gain.
Brilliant company.
Kathryn Haslam
Comfyi.
They were also very clear regarding fees, and set out a very helpful visual timeline and cost breakdown on the whole patent application process at the pre-sales stage. This emphasis on making sure I understood all aspects of the work, and having documentation to help with that, is something I didn't see with any of the other patent services I was talking to at the time. This clear communication continued throughout our interactions.
Would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to patent an invention. The patent they filed for me was for a software invention.
No upselling for their fee either, just a fair, professional appraisal...
Thanks to Allbright, I am not spending thousands on a low hope project (when I so easily could have been).
Then end result being that we accomplished everything I wanted to in time and budget.
Highly recommend.
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Trainee Patent Attorney
Currently No Vacancy – but we are happy to receive your CV and Formal Cover Letter to keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Do you have an engineering or science degree? Are you fascinated by new product designs and technical developments? Join our team and let us train you to become a highly-qualified and expert Patent Attorney, so you can help inventors, entrepreneurs and innovative businesses legally protect their cutting-edge ideas and innovations.
We are also happy to consider applications from Part-Qualified or Qualified Patent Attorneys.
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- Why Do I Need An Engineering Or Science Background To Be A Patent Attorney?
- Where Is The Job Vacancy?
- What Is The Role Of A Trainee Patent Attorney?
- What Skills And Attributes Does A Trainee Patent Attorney Need?
- How Will I Progress And Qualify As A Patent Attorney?
- Tell Me About Albright IP
- How Do I Apply To Be A Trainee Patent Attorney With Albright IP?
Why Do I Need An Engineering Or Science Background To Be A Patent Attorney?
To qualify as a British and European Patent Attorney, you must first have a STEM degree (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD). Because we handle the legal protection of innovative and cutting edge concepts and ideas everyday, having a technical background and an inquisitive mind is critical (hence the requirement for a STEM background). This allows you to quickly grasp the concepts and developments created by design teams, inventors, and entrepreneurs, before then considering the options for robust legal protection.
Where Is The Job Vacancy?
This vacancy is in our fantastic Cheltenham Office, located in the Montpellier area. It is a 5 minute stroll to the shopping centre and gardens, and a 10 minute drive to the M5 motorway.
Cheltenham is a lovely relaxing spa town in the heart of the Cotswolds with lots of good restaurants, cafes, festivals, pubs and clubs. Access to Bristol, Birmingham and London by car or train is easy, as is the surrounding Cotswolds countryside for walking, hiking, and biking. Add to that some of the best State (Grammar) and Private schooling in the UK, and you can start to see why Cheltenham is such an attractive place to live.
Note: We are expanding to Bristol, Bournemouth, Cornwall, London, and potentially other areas in the South West. You are welcome to send your CV and formal Cover Letter for us to keep on file for future reference, if these areas are of interest.
What Is The Role Of A Trainee Patent Attorney?
- Analysing and understanding inventions and techincal developments, to then crystalise the core inventive concept that needs protecting
- Reviewing technical, engineering and scientific documents to determine whether an invention is new and/or innovative
- Being trained to describe inventions in precise legal and technical terms
- Corresponding with patent examiners and associates worldwide to argue for an invention’s patentability
- Helping and supporting existing and prospective clients with legal and business development advice
- Being trained to consider and advise on contentious matters involving copying and infringement
- Qualifying to be both a British and European patent attorney
What Skills And Attributes Does A Trainee Patent Attorney Need?
- A first-class degree (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) in Engineering or Physical Science
- Recently or relatively recently graduated
- Has an interest in a broad range of technical matters
- Is inquisitive and capable of independent research into interesting and potentially unfamiliar topics
- Would like the challenge and satisfaction of learning to deal with national and international patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement matters
- Wants to be based in Cheltenham
How Will I Progress And Qualify As A Patent Attorney?
To qualify firstly as a British Patent Attorney, we will train you ‘on the job’, give you in-house training seminars, and there are external training course that you can attend.
This will prepare you for the following UK examinations which are overseen by our Chartered Institute (www.cipa.org.uk), and which are typically sat over roughly a three year period:
- Basic British Patent Law
- Basic English Law
- Copyright and Design Law
- International Patent Law
- Trademark Law
- Advanced British Patent Law
- Patent Drafting
- Patent Amendment
- Validity and Infringement
Similarly, to qualify as a European patent attorney (see the European Patent Institute for more detail), we will train you as above over a similar time frame to sit:
- European Patent Law
- Patent Drafting
- Patent Amendment
- Patent Opposition
Tell Me About Albright IP
Will, Cloe, Fred, Marc – new directors of Albright IP
Established in 2007, Albright IP is a young, dynamic, and growing firm with great career opportunities for enthusiastic and driven individuals.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our training, and the first-class technical calibre of our friendly and supportive teams. You will not find a better place to learn.
How Do I Apply To Be A Trainee Patent Attorney With Albright IP?
If you are interested in joining our first-class team and training to be one of the best patent attorneys in the UK, please send your CV with a formal covering letter explaining your suitability to recruitment@albright-ip.co.uk, or contact us via our Contacts page.