Trainee Patent Attorney Sept '25 start - Digital Technologies Software/AI , Sweden

Job available in these locations:

Stockholm, Sweden

Malmö, Sweden

Vacancy: Trainee Patent Attorney - EIP Digital, Sweden
Discipline: Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Technologies: Computing, software, AI, electronic engineering.
Preferred Minimum Level of Qualification: Degree, Masters or Ph.D in a relevant technical field.
EIP Tech Group: EIP Digital
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (3 days in the office & 2 working from home)
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 six-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 the role

Working in our evolving Swedish office this role works alongside a pan-European team of high-tech patent attorneys. You will work on digital subject matter across the technology spectrum but with particular emphasis on software, artificial intelligence and computing but there will also be opportunities to get involved in telecoms and medical technologies as well.

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.

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.

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:

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, three days in the office and two from home.

The firm has a friendly, progressive and mutually supportive working environment along with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.

Rewards & benefits

We offer a competitive salary and several benefits:

Discretionary bonus
Qualifying examinations sponsorship and study leave
25 days of holiday, excluding bank holidays
Private medical health care
Free eye tests
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Electric vehicle scheme
Group personal pension plan
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Holiday loyalty

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.
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