Patent attorney | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents on new inventions, designs or processes.

  • Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.  
  • Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.  
  • Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.  
  • Interpret
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Patent attorneys typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Patent attorney you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
34,165 GBP *
per year
23,000 GBP
100,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Patent attorney

  • 35,058 GBP
  • 33,788 GBP
Average salary for full-time Patent attorney

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  • 34,165 GBP
  • 33,788 GBP
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Salary over time for Patent attorney

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 35,205 GBP
  • 31,629 GBP
  • 30,818 GBP
  • 32,994 GBP
  • 36,385 GBP
  • 38,105 GBP
  • 34,165 GBP
  • 31,707 GBP
  • 35,142 GBP
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Future outlook for Patent attorneys

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Patent attorney and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 68% of people in this role have a Professional degree
  • 31% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 1% of people in this role have a Post-doctoral training

You may be able to find work without a scientific or engineering degree if you've got high-level technical experience in industry. This may also apply if you're a qualified solicitor with experience of working in intellectual property rights.

You'll need:

  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • knowledge of English language
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • active listening skills
  • analytical thinking skills
  • the ability to read English
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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Things to highlight for your Patent attorney interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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