Qualified Patent Attorney

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is to build trusting relationships, and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Munich office. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office a minimum of two days per week.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting specifications and responding to office actions for complex inventions to a high standard
• Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
• Assisting with Oral Proceedings at the European Patent Office
• Corresponding with clients, Patent Offices and overseas Attorneys
• Analysing prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
• Thoroughly analysing and amending existing patent specifications where necessary to address patent office objections to patent applications
• Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
• Developing relationships with our current clients and building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients and bringing in new business

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

• Dual qualified German and European Patent Attorney
• A strong and demonstrable knowledge base in Engineering and Software, and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients
• Skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with demonstrable experience in drafting patent specifications and responses to office actions for prosecution
• Experience managing cases and client relationships, with a track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business
• Impeccable written German and English, attention to detail and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately
• A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and a team player with a proactive approach
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage high volumes of work and meet deadlines

What you can expect from us

Our firm is characterised by a strong team culture in a pleasant and relaxed working environment. A great team, modern offices in a convenient location in Schwabing, Munich, and a challenging role with a promising future await you. The salary will be commensurate with your experience, and you will also be entitled to a discretionary annual bonus.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.