Innovative Medical Device Patent Examiner (Europe)

EPO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Examiner training

On-site gym

Health services

Staff clubs

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work policy

Job summary

European Patent Office (EPO) is seeking a Patent Examiner for Medical Device Engineering in a hybrid role across Germany or the Netherlands. You will assess patent applications involving medical devices, analyze novelty and inventive steps, and perform in-depth prior art research using global databases.

You will apply legal frameworks and clearly communicate findings to applicants and colleagues. The role requires master’s level technical education, fluency (C1) in English, French or German, and

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in a technical field.
• Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English, French or German and ability to understand the other two; or English C1 with plan to learn missing languages to B2 within a set time frame.
• Work experience in industry is an advantage.
• Citizenship of an EU member state of the European Patent Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Examine patent applications, including technical docs and drawings, in English, French or German.
• Analyse new inventions for novelty and inventive step.
• Conduct in-depth research using digital search tools and patent information sources.
• Apply EPC and related legal frameworks to grant decisions.
• Communicate findings clearly with applicants and parties.
• Collaborate with international colleagues in a diverse environment.
• Maintain high-quality standards with scientific rigour.
• Contribute to Europe’s innovation ecosystem through patent examination.

Skills

Technical analysis

Reading technical drawings

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Curiosity about tech

Education

Master's degree in a technical field

Job description

European Patent Office (EPO) is seeking a Patent Examiner for Medical Device Engineering in a hybrid role across Germany or the Netherlands. You will assess patent applications involving medical devices, analyze novelty and inventive steps, and perform in-depth prior art research using global databases.

You will apply legal frameworks and clearly communicate findings to applicants and colleagues. The role requires master’s level technical education, fluency (C1) in English, French or German, and