I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at J A Kemp
Interview
Invited to a 1.5 hour interview with several Partners. Overall challenging technical questions were asked throughout the interview. For example, how a locking plier worked (required explaining that it was metastable and would collapse into two possible states, open and closed). Also, explaining how a projected keyboard captured the user's inputs. How does the rain sensor on a car work (based on total internal reflection changing the amount of light scattered). A gained a lot of experience with this challenging interview, so it was an overall good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does the windscreen rain sensor on a car work?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at J A Kemp (London, England) in Feb 2026
Interview
I submitted my CV and cover letter after which I was invited to complete an online technical description task. Interview at the London office mostly consisted of technical questions. I was asked to determine the function and explain the physical principles behind various devices. I was also provided a topic to prepare on prior to the interview, which I was asked to explain. The HR staff and firm partners were welcoming and pleasant.
I applied online. I interviewed at J A Kemp (London, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
In person interview consisted of three partners and HR, which lasted an hour and half. After the interview you get to talk to trainee patent attorneys about the profession and the job role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
After filling an online exercise to describe a technological invention, they invited me to a in-person interview. The interview consisted of three different technologies where they put you in a uncomfortable situation to see how you perform under pressure.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at J A Kemp (London, England) in Dec 2025
Interview
It was a recorded interview and they asked me some technical questions based on organic chemistry and some generic questions too. The organic questions were like first year basic chemistry knowledge and not too bad,
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