Patent Attorney

Caselton Clark; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Caselton Clark in Munich, Germany, is seeking a Dual Qualified German & European Patent Attorney to join its Electronics, Computing and Physics Group in Munich. The role offers a hybrid setup with in-person collaboration and direct client contact on EU IP matters.

You will draft, prosecute and defend complex inventions, participate in EPO oral proceedings, advise on IP strategy, manage key client relationships, and contribute to mentoring and business development within a leading European IP

Qualifikationen

• Experience drafting claims and prosecuting applications for complex tech inventions.
• Ability to prepare for and participate in EPO Oral Proceedings.
• Advising clients on IP strategy and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Drafting & Prosecution

EPO Proceedings

Commercial Advisory

Case & Client Management

Mentorship & BD

Ausbildung

Dual German Patentanwalt and EPA

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.