Trainee patent attorney (engineering)

Spoor & Fisher has a vacancy in our Cape Town office for a Trainee Patent Attorney / Patent Professional Intern in our Engineering team.

Applicants should hold, at least, a Bachelor of Engineering degree (B. Eng or BSc Eng) in the mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical or similar fields.

The successful candidate will embark on a structured career pathway, beginning with an internship while pursuing an LLB degree. Upon completion of your legal studies, you will have the opportunity to undertake articles, gaining invaluable practical experience under the mentorship of experienced patent attorneys. This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with both the technical and legal expertise required to qualify and practise as a patent attorney in South Africa. It opens up a rewarding profession at the intersection of engineering and law, allowing you to protect clients’ inventions both locally and internationally.