Patent Counsel

Nuna; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Modern office with easy access to PT

Complementary beverages and freshFruit

International and diverse culture

Values accountability, integrity, and強

Job summary

Nuna, a global baby gear brand, seeks a Patent Counsel (m/f/d) to join its Munich legal team. You will develop and execute our European patent strategy to protect our innovations.

Responsibilities include managing the patent portfolio, preparing claim charts, assessing FTO, and coordinating with external counsel across Europe. English and German fluency is required; Chinese or additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time patent practice experience.
• Qualified European Patent Attorney or German Patent Attorney.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to grasp complex engineering concepts.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and German; Chinese or additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the company’s European patent portfolio.
• Prepare detailed patent claim charts and infringement analyses.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel on oppositions, disputes, and enforcement across Europe.
• Support FTO studies, patentability assessments, and IP due diligence.
• Monitor competitor patent activity and industry trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

English & German proficiency

IP strategy understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field

Job description

We are a global brand dedicated to creating Smart, Helpful, and Bold baby gear since 2007. We are seeking a Patent Counsel (m/f/d) to join our legal team based in Munich. This role will be responsible for developing and executing our patent strategy to support our businesses in Europe.

What you'll do

• Support the development and management of the company’s patent portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and innovation strategies.
• Conduct technical analysis of products and technologies, and prepare detailed patent claim charts and infringement analyses.
• Assist in the design and implementation of patent enforcement strategies across Europe, while coordinating with global IP and litigation teams.
• Monitor competitor patent activities and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel on oppositions, invalidity actions, enforcement matters, and other patent-related disputes.
• Provide support for Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) studies, patentability assessments, and IP risk evaluations from a European patent law perspective.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of full time experience in patent practice, either in a law firm, patent attorney firm, or an in-house IP department.
• Experience with patent analysis, claim chart preparation, FTO assessments, and IP due diligence.
• Exposure to patent disputes, oppositions, enforcement programs, or litigation support is highly desirable.
• Qualified European Patent Attorney or German Patent Attorney.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities with the ability to understand complex engineering concepts.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and intellectual property concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of supporting business-driven IP decision-making.
• English and German proficiency required. Proficiency in Chinese or other languages desirable.

What You’ll Get:

Compensation & Core Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Modern office with easy access to public transport
• Complementary beverage (coffee, tea) and fresh fruits
• International and diverse culture
• Values accountability, integrity, and strong execution