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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 from other countries on cross-border cases
  • Communicate with clients primarily in English

Requirements:

  • German or European patent attorney with a background in chemistry
  • Excellent scientific knowledge in your field, with a willingness to learn about adjacent areas
  • Outstanding language skills in English

Benefits:

  • Individual further training through HLC Lead & Learn, including international training modules
  • Flat hierarchies and a valuing and 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

  • European patent law
  • German patent law
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