Patent Attorney, Mechanical Systems – Aerospace

Airbus; Goyrans; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Extra days off

Health insurance

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Commercial seeks a Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property department in Toulouse, France. You will lead drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications for mechanical systems and processes, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, provide expert patentability advice, and support post-grant actions and IP-centric agreements under EQE rules. CEIPI is required; EPA is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• CEIPI qualification is required.
• Full European Patent Attorney (EPA) qualification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IP department (industry or law firm).
• Negotiation-level English is required; ability to work under EQE rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications.
• Conduct inventor cross-examinations and provide expert advice on patentability.
• Manage a broad IP portfolio and ensure geographical protection and prioritization.
• Prepare post-grant revocation actions and support IP litigation and pre-dispute work.
• Support negotiation and drafting of IP-centric agreements with internal teams.
• Act as a focal point for Engineering, Procurement, and Programs to deliver proactive IP guidance.

Skills

Patent drafting

IP strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Autonomous working

Education

CEIPI qualification

European Patent Attorney (EPA)

Job description

Airbus Commercial seeks a Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property department in Toulouse, France. You will lead drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications for mechanical systems and processes, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

You will manage a diverse portfolio, provide expert patentability advice, and support post-grant actions and IP-centric agreements under EQE rules. CEIPI is required; EPA is strongly preferred.