European Patent Pipeline Program (EPPP)
Gain hands-on experience as life as a patent attorney
Murgitroyd is delighted to be a founding company of the European Patent Pipeline Program (EPPP).
Based on the Patent Pipeline Progam (PPP), launched by the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) in partnership with Meta in the US, the EPPP was launched in 2023.
The EPPP program was developed in conjunction with Generating Genius and modelled after the successful Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) initiated by the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) in the US.
What is it?
The EPPP is a unique 10-week paid internship opportunity for STEM students to gain hands-on experience as life as a patent attorney. The internship is designed to fit around the studies of the candidates and takes place during the summer holidays.
Working closely with private practice patent attorneys and in-house industry patent professionals, this program seeks to widen access to the patent profession by breaking down some common barriers to entering the industry and providing a structured, tailored internship opportunity to bring this fantastic career to a wider audience.
What the internship involves
Throughout the 10-week program, you will be working in both private practice and in-house IP teams, gaining a unique insight of the role and career path of a patent attorney. You will shadow and learn from qualified patent attorneys and take on responsibilities and hands-on work experience of trainee patent attorneys.
In addition, there will also be the opportunity to work within a company’s in-house intellectual property (IP) team to observe the different work and business considerations at some of the most well-known companies in Europe.
Attending training sessions throughout this time, you will be kick-starting your career as a private practice patent attorney.
Applications for the 2025 program are now closed. We will update this page, and our social media channels, when our 2026 internship applications open!
As part of the EPPP, I had the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys from Murgitroyd and in-house IP teams at client sites. I highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to explore careers in IP.
Xiaoyao Yin - Patent Scientist & EPPP graduate
Inclusive Recruitment Programme of the year
We are proud to have won this award for our work on the EPPP programme. This recognition underscores our firm’s commitment to inclusive values and social responsibility as it seeks to celebrate the outstanding efforts of legal professionals who champion diversity, equity and inclusion, while also providing a prestigious accreditation for those committed to creating more inclusive work environments making them better positioned to meet the evolving needs of their clients.
