Patent Attorney

Caselton Clark; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Premier European IP Firm in Munich seeks a dual-qualified German and European Patent Attorney to join its Electronics, Computing and Physics Group. The role is full-time with hybrid working and direct client contact.

You will draft and prosecute complex inventions, assist with EPO proceedings, advise on IP strategy, manage key portfolios, and mentor junior colleagues while helping develop business opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Dual-qualified German Patentanwalt and European Patent Attorney (EPA) required.
• Excellent German and English communication skills in written and spoken form.
• Strong drafting and prosecution experience for complex electronics, computing and physics inventions.

Aufgaben

• Drafting and prosecution of complex inventions with minimal supervision.
• Assist with Oral Proceedings at the EPO.
• Advise clients on IP strategy and assess third-party IP rights.
• Manage key accounts and end-to-end portfolios.
• Mentor junior fee earners and contribute to business development.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

Drafting

Prosecution

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Business development

Jobbeschreibung

Dual Qualified German & European Patent Attorney – Electronics, Computing & Physics

Location: Munich, Germany (Hybrid working – 2 days per week in-office expected)

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dual-qualified Patent Attorney with expertise in tech-driven sectors seeking a dynamic role with a leading European IP firm? We are partnering with one of Europe’s premier intellectual property law firms to recruit a talented attorney for their Electronics, Computing and Physics Group in Munich.

This role offers a hybrid setup, direct client contact, high-level involvement in European Patent Office (EPO) proceedings, and clear avenues for mentoring and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting & Prosecution: Draft specifications and respond to office actions for complex inventions with minimal supervision.
• EPO Proceedings: Assist with and prepare for Oral Proceedings at the EPO.
• Commercial Advisory: Analyse prior art, advise clients on IP strategy, and assess the status, scope, and validity of third-party IP rights.
• Case & Client Management: Serve as the main point of contact for key accounts, attending client meetings and managing end-to-end portfolios.
• Mentorship & BD: Support the training and development of junior fee earners while actively contributing to business development and networking initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualification: Dual qualified German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney (EPA).
• Technical Focus: Strong background in Electronics, Computing, or Physics with the ability to communicate technical concepts to client R&D teams effectively.
• Core Skills: Proven experience drafting claims, prosecuting applications, managing client relationships, and preparing for Oral Proceedings.
• Languages: Impeccable written and spoken German and English.
• Mindset: Collaborative, commercially minded, proactive, and committed to developing both yourself and others.

Why Apply?

• Top-Tier Firm: Join an internationally recognized firm with a 140-year heritage and a global client base.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements in the heart of Munich.
• Leadership Opportunities: Take an active role in mentoring junior team members and shaping key client relationships.

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