Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

693.5

Quick facts

What we do:
Intellectual Property Patent & Trade Mark Attorney Firm
Year established:
1906
Website:
http://www.kilburnstrode.com
Contact
- Lacon London, 84 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8NL

About Kilburn & Strode

Kilburn and Strode make the complex world of intellectual property simple, protecting their clients’ ideas and offering straight-talking, real-world advice. They’ve earned a reputation as one of Europe’s top intellectual property firms.

The company offers a complete range of patent, trademark and design services, with teams set up for different industry practice areas. Their particular strength is their ability to work on cross-disciplinary inventions.

Established in 1906, Kilburn and Strode have grown into one of Europe's leading patent and trademark firms. In recent years, the firm has opened offices in Munich and San Francisco and moved into brand new ones in London.

UK turnover has increased 33% in the last five years and headcount has grown 63% to 180 under Managing Partner Richard Howson. There are 22 Partners and 67 other attorneys.
The firm is scrupulously fair to its staff and has pioneered the concept of ‘Valuable Time’ rather than chargeable time.

What is it like to work for Kilburn & Strode

Personal Growth

84% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Every year, the Take Back Your Lunch initiative invites staff to take part in active, cultural, social and educational sessions to inspire staff of what they can achieve during their lunch break. In 2018, volunteers were given £100 to run a lunchtime learning session.

84% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

In 2018, the company introduced a new charitable initiative, which involves giving 1% of their annual profits to charity, which equated to £80,000. Their Innovation for All Board manages the charity fund and engages the workforce in deciding how to spend the fund.

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

73% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Kilburn & Strode has a requirement for all fee-earning staff to carry out at least 200 valuable hours, which actively encourages them to spend time on important matters including attending learning sessions or preparing for their appraisal. If they do, it has a direct link to their bonus.

73% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

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