Trainee Patent Attorney

The Role

You will work and train on-the-job towards full qualification as a patent attorney. You will be provided with all the support and training needed to pass the required examinations while working and gaining experience as a patent attorney in your day-to-day work.  

You will gain first-hand experience of patent drafting and applying for patents on behalf of our clients, and you will be involved in protecting ground-breaking technologies within mechanics and machine technology. 

You will be joining a team of three experienced patent attorneys working in the same or similar field of technology. Teams at Boco IP are self-directed with no hierarchy, which gives you the opportunity to be involved in the decisions regarding the running of the team and the business from day one. 

The Candidate

In order to qualify as a European Patent Attorney, you must have a degree in a relevant technical field. You will therefore have a good bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in a relevant field (e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering, automation technology, or other suitable field of technology). 

Working in an expert role is independent and challenging. A hopeful, efficient, persistent, and optimistic attitude helps succeed in demanding tasks – in other words, as a team member, you should have a lot of psychological capital. 

You are a recent or soon-to-be graduate, or someone with the relevant technical background who is looking for a career change. 

In addition to your technical skills, you must have an excellent command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in Finnish is advantageous but not required. 

The Company

Established in 1928, Boco IP is an award-winning intellectual property firm, which has offered confidential, personal and flexible service for 95 years.  Boco IP has been recognised as the leading patent attorney firm in Finland by two of the industry’s major publications, Managing IP and Intellectual Asset Management. 

Boco IP employs around 30 attorneys and IP specialists with deep technological expertise across a diverse range of technical fields. Clients include companies working across information and communications technology and engineering fields, including microelectromechanical systems, measurement and sensor technology, quantum computing, transport technology and electronics and electrical devices, and range from small start-ups and individual inventors to large multinational companies. 

Our clients always get the support that they need from attorneys who understand both the technical and commercial aspects of their businesses. Boco IP has been recognised as the leading patent attorney firm in Finland by two of the industry’s major publications, Managing IP and Intellectual Asset Management. 

The firm’s innovative atmosphere and care for its personnel have been key factors in the firm’s success. An excellent reputation as an employer continues to attract top talents to our organization. Boco IP has received Great Place to Work (GPTW) certificate and was certified for the year 2023.  

Join us and become a part of this exciting journey in the world of patent law. Your career awaits at Boco IP!