Everybody at GJE would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you again in 2026. For details of our opening hours, please click hereVacancyPatentanwalt or Patentanwältin (Patent and Trade Mark Attorney)Posted: 16 December 2025Deadline: 30th January 2026Type: Fee earnerLevel: AssociateHours: 38Wächtershäuser & Hartz, in alliance with GJE LLP, is seeking to employ a Patentanwalt or Patentanwältin. As trusted, long-established intellectual property firms, we are committed to nurturing our partnership and supporting its lasting success.We deliver tailored solutions that truly meet our clients’ needs. Joining our alliance means becoming part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking business where your contributions are valued and your ambitions supported.The roleWorking with both our Munich and London teams, your role will be to both draft, file and prosecute patent applications in Germany and Europe as well as trade mark and designs protection work.You will be supported by partners and attorneys in both offices and will be helped with any business development and marketing needs. Our support also includes excellent IT infrastructure and an industry‑leading Records Management system, staffed by expert teams of people with long sector experience.Key responsibilitiesSupporting clients in protecting their inventions and maximising commercial potential, managing the full journey from concept to granted patent for a range of domestic and international companies – giving you a broad spectrum of interesting work:Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in Germany and EuropeInstructing foreign attorneys on matters requiring local expertise in foreign jurisdictionsRepresenting clients in patent oral proceedings and opposition hearingsProviding legal opinions on validity, infringement, and freedom‑to‑operate issuesAdvising on all aspects of selecting, registering and protecting trade marks and designs:Drafting, filing and prosecuting trade mark and design applicationsConducting trade mark searchesManaging contentious issues including opposition and cancellation actions, infringement and anti‑counterfeiting issuesImplementing brand protection strategies, clearing and registering trade marks in the EU, challenging third parties that come too close (in terms of both use and registration), negotiating settlementProviding strategic IP portfolio management and advice both nationally and internationallyAdvising and representing clients in intellectual property matters before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), European Patent Office (EPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and other relevant authorities.Working collaboratively with the Munich and London teams to:Provide a high quality, cost effective, responsive service to clientsEnable and actively create growth by developing business from new and existing clientsGuide and support junior team members in their growthWho we’re looking forA qualified German and European Patent and Trademark Attorney with 3+ years PQE who is eager to grow within an international environment. The candidate will work under direct supervision of our partners and attorneys in Munich and London.Extensive experience and technical mastery in patents, trade marks and designsAble to represent clients before the EPO, DPMA and EUIPOA science degree, with sufficiently broad knowledge to provide patent services across a range of scientific fields including Chemistry and Life SciencesA motivated individual with the vision and ambition to grow into a senior leadership role with potential for ownershipHigh standard of written and spoken German and EnglishHighly effective organisational and time management skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on ownStrong communication skills, with the ability to quickly build strong professional relationships internally and externallyProactive, adaptable, flexible and tenacious #J-18808-Ljbffr