Patent Attorney (Mechanics) F/M

Airbus; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Commercial seeks a Patent Attorney to join the IP department in Toulouse, France. You will lead drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and manage a diverse portfolio aligned with Airbus strategies.

You will advise on patentability, coordinate with internal teams, and support IP agreements and litigation as needed. The role requires CEIPI and EPA preferred, 5+ years in IP, English fluency, and autonomous work under EQE regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum CEIPI qualification; EPA qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years in an IP department (industry or law firm).
• Experience in aerospace is highly desirable.
• Negotiation-level English is required.
• Ability to work autonomously under EQE regulations.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and IP training.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications.
• Manage a broad patent portfolio with mentorship from senior attorneys.
• Prepare post-grant revocation actions and support IP litigation.
• Support negotiation and drafting of IP-centric agreements.
• Protect Airbus from infringement risks and advise on contracts.
• Serve as IP education contact for internal teams (Engineering, Procurement, Programs).

Skills

CEIPI qualification

EPA qualification

IP experience 5+ yrs

English fluency

Autonomous work style

Aerospace experience

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus Commercial is looking for a Patent Attorney (f/m) to join our Intellectual Property (IP) department based in Toulouse, France.

You will join the team providing strategic legal and technical advice to protect Airbus innovations and to mitigate risk. You will manage a diverse patent portfolio with a focus on mechanical systems and processes, aligning Airbus intellectual property assets with our global commercial and technical strategies.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage .
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects (certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility).

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

• Lead the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Conduct inventor cross-examinations and provide expert advice on patentability.
• With the support and mentorship of a Senior Patent Attorney, manage a broad portfolio, ensuring geographical protection and invention prioritization match the competitive landscape.
• Prepare post-grant revocation actions and support moderate-risk IP litigation and pre-dispute work.
• With the support and mentorship of a Senior Patent Attorney, support the negotiation and drafting of IP-centric agreements.
• Protect the company from infringement risks by managing IP predispute matters and claims and collaborating with legal teams on specialized contractual clauses.
• Act as a focal point for internal functions (Engineering, Procurement, Programs), providing proactive, cost-effective advice and IP education.

Your boarding pass:

• Certification: Minimum CEIPI qualification; full European Patent Attorney (EPA) qualification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an IP department (industry or law firm).
• Experience in an industrial environment or the Aerospace industry is highly desirable.
• Languages: Negotiation-level fluency in English is required.
• Ability to practice autonomously under EQE regulations. You are a self-starter who anticipates problems and proposes creative solutions to complex issues.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting strict internal and external deadlines.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and leading IP training. Proven ability to handle IP matters/projects and build strong relationships with internal teams.
• Handles daily portfolio decisions with sound technical judgment and escalates critical risks effectively.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Legal

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.