Dawn Ellmore Employment’s Salary Survey 2019 – salary ranges and benefits in the Intellectual Property Sector

1. 2019 Intellectual Property Salary Survey – Dawn Ellmore Employment
Salaries are on the rise in 2019, particularly for Trade Mark Attorneys, Intellectual
Property Solicitors and qualified Patent Attorneys. That’s according to our Salary
Survey 2019.
Every year, we report on the salaries and benefits in the UK intellectual property and
legal sectors. This year’s survey provides insight into the sector for people looking to
launch their careers or make a move into a new position.
It’s always useful to keep track of salary ranges, average increases and the benefits
you can expect in this sector, and our regular pulse check helps you do exactly that.
Dawn Ellmore Employment’s Salary Survey – Key Insights
Key findings from this year’s report show that qualified Patent Attorneys with four
years’ experience can earn around £9,000 more than last year’s top end.
For Partners and Director level patent roles the increase is significant, and for Trade
Mark Attorneys at this level the increase is expected to be at least £3,500. Qualified
Trade Mark Attorneys with four years’ experience can expect to earn up to £5,000
more.

2. Below are the Patent Attorney salary ranges for 2019. In brackets are 2018’s
salaries for comparison.
• Partner level / Director / Head of Patents - £98,000+ (£90,000+).
• Qualified CPA or EPA with 5+ years’ PQE - £85,000+ (£84,000+)
• Qualified CPA or EPA with 1-4 years’ PQE - £60,000 to 93,000 (£63,000 -
£84,000).
• Newly qualified CPA or EPA - £55,000 to £65,000 (£55,000 - £63,000).
• Technical Assistant finals standard - £40,000 to £53,000 (£40,000 - £52,000).
• Technical Assistant with foundation exams - £35,000 to £45,000 (£35,000 -
£45,000).
• Technical Assistant without foundation exams - £30,000 to £40,000 (£29,000 -
£34,000).
• Trainee Patent Attorney - £27,000 to £35,000 (£26,000 - £34,000).
The higher increases are being found at the top level, with Partner level Patent
Attorneys salaries rising by £8,000. However, most positions are looking at higher
ranges for 2019.
Salary ranges for Trade Mark Attorneys
• Partner level/Director/Head of Trade Marks - £93,500+ (£90,000+).
• Qualified Trade Mark Attorney with 5+ years’ PQE - £77,500+ (£75,000+).
• Qualified Trade Mark Attorney with 1-4 years’ PQE - £52,000 to £78,000
(£55,000 - £73,000).
• Newly qualified Trade Mark Attorney - £44,000 to £57,000 (£42,000 -
£55,000).
• Part qualified Trade Mark Attorney - £32,000 to £43,000 (£29,000 - £38,000).
• Trainee Trade Mark Attorney - £25,000 to £32,000 (£25,000 - £29,000).
For Trade Mark Attorneys, increases are higher at the lower level positions than for
patent attorneys. For example, trainee ranges are boosted by £3,000, and part
qualified Trade Mark Attorneys by £5,000. The increase at the very top level is at
least £3,500.
Intellectual Property Solicitor salary increases
For Intellectual Property Solicitors, there is no change for Partner level positions.
These remain at the same £100,000+ per annum as last year. Trainees are looking
at a boost of up to £2,000 at the top of their salary range, and qualified solicitors with
1-2 years’ PQE up to £5,000 more.
• Partner level/Head of Department - £100,000+ (£100,000+).
• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE - £70,000 to £115,000 (£90,000+).
• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE - £73,000 to £95,000 (£70,000 -
£90,000).
• Qualified Solicitor with 1-2 years’ PQE - £55,000 to £82,000 (£50,000 -
£80,000).
• Newly qualified Solicitor - £40,000 to £65,000 (£38,000 - £62,000).

3. • Trainee Solicitor - £25,000 to £38,000 (£24,000 - £36,000).
Salary ranges for support and management
As well as the attorney and solicitor positions, this sector has plenty of management
and support roles. The salary ranges are split between London weighted and
regional, as they do differ. Below are salary ranges for key positions for 2019. For
comparisons with 2018’s salaries, check the full report.
• Patent/Trade Mark Administrator
o 1-3 years’ experience London: £23,000 to £34,000 / Regional: £23,000
to £30,000.
o 3-5 years’ experience London: £35,000 to £42,000 / Regional: £27,000
to £37,000.
o 5+ years’ London: £38,000 to £47,000 / Regional: £30,000 to £45,000.
• Patent/Trade Mark Paralegal
o 1-3 years’ experience London: £25,000 to £40,000 / Regional: £20,000
to £25,000.
o 3-5 years’ experience London: £38,000 to £48,000 / Regional: £25,000
to £35,000.
o 5+years’ experience London: £40,000 to £54,000 / Regional: £30,000
to £50,000.
• Records/Formalities Manager
o London: £60,000 to £90,000.
o Regional: £45,000 to £62,000.
We also include salary ranges for trade mark and patent secretarial staff, office
support staff, HR staff, accounts and Intellectual Property litigation secretarial
positions.
Technical support roles salary ranges
Technical support roles are a key part of this industry sector, with many fascinating
and fulfilling positions available. The report shows split ranges, to take into account
London weighting.
In 2019, there are slightly higher salary increases in many instances for regional
salary ranges. For example, Patent Analysts in London can expect their salary range
to increase by £1,000 at the top level, but those outside London with four to seven
years’ experience can receive up to £6,000 more than in 2018.
It’s a similar story for Intellectual Property Managers. At the top Head of Department
level, London salaries have increased by at least £2,500 while regional salary ranges
have increased by at least £5,000.
Company benefits included in report

4. An attractive incentive for this sector is the company benefits people can typically
expect to receive. Here are just some that are available, with all of them listed in the
full report.
• 23 to 28 days annual holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• Performance/profit related bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Dental plan.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Flexible working hours.
Overtime rates are also far more generous than many other industries. For 2019,
they are:
• Over seven hours overtime – time and a half.
• Saturdays – double time.
• Sundays – double or triple time.
• From midnight – double or triple time.
For full details of all salary increases and benefits, see the complete report here.
About Dawn Ellmore Employment
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