Patent Attorney or Patent Attorney Trainee

The candidate should have a strong scientific background in the life sciences; a PhD and international experience being favourably perceived.

You should be fluent in Spanish and English, fluency in English ideally gained during time spent in an English- speaking country. Knowledge of Catalan is considered a plus.

The ideal candidate must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to grasp complicated ideas and to analyze and accurately present a complex set of facts with eloquence. Besides, you must be able to manage strict deadlines, be meticulous with attention to detail and be able to effectively prioritize a high workload.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary;
• Training to become a European and/or Spanish

Patent Attorney:

• Possibility of remote working;
• Flexible working hours.

What is a patent attorney?

Patent attorneys are specialist legal advisers who assist their clients in protecting their inventions by means of patents, trademarks, designs, and other types of intellectual property (IP). Patent attorneys also advise their clients about enforcement of IP against competitors, evaluation of risk of infringing competitor IP, and many other IP-related aspects of industry.

How do I become a patent attorney? 

The only route to becoming a patent attorney is by obtaining a university-level scientific or technical degree (ideally, along with some professional experience and/or doctoral studies), and by taking a position as a trainee to be educated by an already- qualified patent attorney.

During the training period at HOFFMANN EITLE, each trainee will be assigned to an experienced patent attorney as a supervisor and mentor. In addition to dedicated training courses, you will learn on-the-job by working on cases together with your supervisor and/or with other attorneys. Step by step, you will learn the tricks of the trade enabling you to eventually work independently as a patent attorney.

Who are we? 

HOFFMANN EITLE is a law firm offering legal services exclusively relating to IP. The firm is one of the largest of its type in Europe, having multiple offices (Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, London, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona and Amsterdam).

Passion, creativity and determination are not just empty words at HOFFMANN EITLE. We share our clients’ ambition and drive for success and always strive to gain an in-depth understanding of their individual issues and needs.