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      Trainee Patent Attorney Interview

      Jan 19, 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience

      Other Trainee Patent Attorney interview reviews for Marks & Clerk

      Trainee Patent Attorney Interview

      Jun 8, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Edinburgh, Scotland
      Accepted offer
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Marks & Clerk

      Interview

      Three stage interview that took 3 hours. First stage: 3 tests to complete in 1 hour. These included writing/grammar/spelling test, writing/logic test, description of a kitchen implement (main function, key features and how they work) and comparison with an predecessor of that implement (they give you the patent for it). That was quite challenging as it is a lot to get through in the given time. Second stage: technical interview. Chance to talk about what you didn't have the chance to complete from the tests. Also they ask about previous projects, some technical questions on that etc. Third stage: HR interview. That was normal, not hard at all. Just typical questions like why you want to work here etc. Overall a very positive experience with very friendly interviewees.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How an internal combustion engine works
      Answer question
      7
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Marks & Clerk (Edinburgh, Scotland)

      Interview

      Very warm kind and welcoming interview, staff were lovely, overall great vibes, nobody made me feel intimidated, Had a phone interview then an in person interview and an assessment center

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why I’m interested in being a patent attorney
      Answer question

      Trainee Patent Attorney Interview

      Dec 1, 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Marks & Clerk

      Interview

      First interview was general and behavioural questions. After that there was a technical interview with a partner. Then was invited to complete a spelling and grammar test. All interviews were online.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why Marks and Clerk? How does Bluetooth work?
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      Trainee Patent Attorney Interview

      Aug 9, 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cambridge, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Marks & Clerk (Cambridge, England)

      Interview

      Submit CV and cover letter alongside short piece on a recent project. Virtual HR and technical interview (SPAG test, short essay, technical knowledge questions). Final in person interview with partners with technical task to complete too.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a recent research project.
      Answer question