IP Law: Advise!

[catcurtin]

Hi There,

I am a Chemistry (Hons) grad looking to get into IP law in London (currently living in Ireland). I am new to this subject so any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.

i) From what I understand I do not need a law qualification to get into IP law and I need to find a company that will train me, is this realistic?

ii) If I do go to Uni to get a qualification which course would be more beneficial to me a LLB or LLM (LLM in IP Law) to get a training contract?

iii) Do I need to qualify as a solicitor to work in a Law firm?

[Ganymede]

i) No but it will be very hard to find a paralegal role in IP with no experience.

ii) Do the GDL to convert your BSC into an LLB and then do the LPC.

iii) No you can work a a clerk or paralegal IF you can find a job.

[Wide Boy]

You can become a Patent Agent / Attorney without qualifying as a solicitor.

See link below.

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys - CIPA - Careers - true

[scoobydoo]

Yep following the patent attorney route might be of interest. Its a hard path. Some firms websites below which might give you a feel for the profession:-

Carpmaels & Ransford - Home

www.hgf.com - Welcome to Harrison Goddard Foote

Boult Wade Tennant

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