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Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification in a technical subject, for example:
Many patent attorney trainees are sent on one of these courses by their employers. If you do a course that covers intellectual property or patent law, it may exempt you from part of the professional training. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You will need to register with the Intellectual Property Regulation Board Career tips It may help in some jobs if you can read business French and German to a reasonable level, as clients often want advice about European patents, which can be prepared in English, French or German.
You'll need:
As a patent attorney, you would:
With experience, you could become an associate or partner in a private practice firm. In industry, you could move into management or research and development. You could also choose to become a patent examiner with the UK Intellectual Property Office or European Patent Office. Some patent attorneys also register to do trade mark work.
Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or control access to buildings and sites.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.
Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.
Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.
Motor vehicle breakdown engineers help people whose vehicles have broken down.
Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes.
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