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Patent Lawyer

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Description

We are seeking a patent lawyer to join our team in Germany. As a patent lawyer at Hogan Lovells, you will work with innovative companies, focusing on technical intellectual property rights, enforcement, and technology defence. You will represent clients in high-profile patent disputes before German courts, including the Federal Court of Justice, the Federal Patent Court, and the European Patent Office. You will also contribute to proceedings before the Unified Patent Court, which has revolutionised international patent litigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in high-profile patent disputes
  • Work on technical intellectual property rights, enforcement, and technology defence
  • Collaborate with international teams to resolve complex problems
  • Contribute to proceedings before the Unified Patent Court

Requirements:

  • Two satisfactory legal state exams
  • Good English language skills, with opportunities for further development
  • Enjoyment of challenging legal work and understanding of commercial viability
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and teamwork skills
  • Interest in technical issues
  • A PhD or LL.M. degree from an English-speaking country is desirable but not required

Benefits:

  • Individual training and development through HLC Lead & Learn
  • Flat hierarchies and a positive, entrepreneurial work atmosphere
  • Active involvement in global industry sectors
  • Employee networks, such as Pride+ and women's networks
  • Various events on professional, social, and economic topics
  • Extensive wellbeing offers

Skills

Required

  • patent law
  • intellectual property rights
  • English language skills

Nice to have

  • PhD or LL.M. degree
  • technical knowledge

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hoganlovells.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Munich/Rechtsanwltin-Rechtsanwalt--w-m-d--Patentrecht_R246329

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