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Patent Attorney

Hogan Lovells mid full-time

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Description

We are seeking a patent attorney to join our team in Germany. As a patent attorney at Hogan Lovells, you will work primarily in the area of patent litigation, including opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office and the German Patent and Trademark Office, nullity proceedings, and utility model cancellation proceedings. You will also support and participate in infringement proceedings and look forward to proceedings before the Unified Patent Court.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct patent litigation proceedings, including drafting pleadings and participating in oral hearings
  • Collaborate with colleagues in cross-border cases and work closely with clients
  • Develop and implement strategies for protecting and enforcing patents

Requirements:

  • Qualified as a German or European patent attorney with a background in biology or biochemistry
  • Excellent scientific knowledge in your field, with a willingness to learn about adjacent areas
  • Outstanding language skills in English and German
  • Experience in patent litigation is a plus

Benefits:

  • Individual training and development opportunities, including international training modules
  • Flat hierarchy and appreciative, entrepreneurial working atmosphere
  • Active involvement in global industry sectors
  • Employee networks, such as Pride+, Global Ability Inclusion Network, or women's networks
  • Diverse events on technical, social, and economic topics
  • Comprehensive wellbeing offers

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • patent litigation
  • European Patent Office
  • Unified Patent Court
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