About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships, and this permeates through everything we do, from working with each other to providing strategic advice to our clients.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Munich office. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office a minimum of two days per week.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Drafting specifications and responding to office actions for complex inventions to a high standard
- Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
- Assisting with Oral Proceedings at the European Patent Office
- Corresponding with clients, Patent Offices and overseas Attorneys
- Analysing prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and amending existing patent specifications where necessary to address patent office objections to patent applications
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
- Developing relationships with our current clients and building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients and bringing in new business

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

- Dual qualified German and European Patent Attorney
- A strong and demonstrable knowledge base in Electronics and Software and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients.
- Skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with demonstrable experience in drafting patent specifications and responses to office actions for prosecution.
- Experience managing cases and client relationships, with a track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business.
- Impeccable written German and English, attention to detail and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately.
- A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and a team player with a proactive approach.
- The ability to prioritise workload, manage high volumes of work and meet deadlines.

What you can expect from us

Our firm is characterised by a strong team culture in a pleasant and relaxed working environment. A great team, modern offices in a convenient location in Schwabing, Munich, and a challenging role with a promising future await you. The salary will be commensurate with your experience, and you will also be entitled to a discretionary annual bonus.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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Standort: München (Hybrid)

Über uns
Withers & Rogers ist eine führende europäische IP-Kanzlei mit Büros in Großbritannien, Paris und München. Seit über 140 Jahren unterstützen wir innovative Unternehmen weltweit dabei, den Wert ihrer Technologien strategisch zu sichern und auszubauen. Unsere Mandanten sind internationale Technologieführer aus Europa, Nordamerika und Asien.

Was uns auszeichnet, ist die Kombination aus tiefem technischem Verständnis, kommerziellem Denken und einem klaren Fokus auf langfristige Mandantenbeziehungen. Vertrauen aufzubauen und zu pflegen, steht im Mittelpunkt unseres Handelns. Dieser Anspruch prägt alles, was wir tun – von der Zusammenarbeit im Team bis hin zur strategischen Beratung unserer Mandanten.

Ihre Rolle
In dieser Position übernehmen Sie Verantwortung für anspruchsvolle Mandate im Bereich Ingenieurwesen und softwarebasierte Innovationen. Sie arbeiten eng mit forschungsintensiven Unternehmen zusammen und begleiten Technologien von der Idee bis zur Durchsetzung.

Ihre Aufgaben im Überblick:
- Ausarbeitung und Betreuung komplexer Patentanmeldungen auf hohem qualitativen Niveau
- Strategische Beratung von Mandanten zum Aufbau und zur Entwicklung von IP-Portfolios
- Führung von Erteilungsverfahren vor dem EPA, inkl. Ausarbeitung von Erwiderungen (Office Actions)
- Unterstützung und perspektivisch eigenständige Vertretung in mündlichen Verhandlungen
- Analyse von Stand der Technik und Entwicklung überzeugender Argumentationslinien
- Freedom-to-Operate-, Validitäts- und Verletzungsanalysen
- Enge Zusammenarbeit mit internationalen Kollegen und Mandanten
- Aktive Pflege bestehender Mandatsbeziehungen sowie gezielter Ausbau von Neugeschäft

Ihr Profil
Sie sind ein erfahrener Patentanwalt mit technischem Tiefgang und unternehmerischem Denken.

Idealerweise bringen Sie mit:
- Doppelqualifikation: deutscher Patentanwalt und European Patent Attorney
- Fundierte Expertise in Ingenieurwissenschaften und/oder softwarebezogenen Technologien
- Nachweisbare Erfahrung in der eigenständigen Ausarbeitung und Durchsetzung von Patentanmeldungen
- Ausgeprägtes Verständnis für wirtschaftliche Aspekte von Innovationen und IP-Strategien
- Erfahrung im direkten Mandantenkontakt sowie im Ausbau von Geschäftsbeziehungen
- Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Strukturierte, präzise Arbeitsweise und die Fähigkeit, komplexe Sachverhalte klar zu vermitteln
- Teamorientierung, Eigeninitiative und sicheres Prioritätenmanagement

Was wir bieten
- Eine anspruchsvolle, langfristige Position mit Entwicklungsperspektive
- Ein kollegiales, internationales Umfeld mit ausgeprägter Teamkultur
- Moderne Büros im Herzen von München-Schwabing
- Hybrides Arbeitsmodell (mind. zwei Tage im Büro)
- Attraktive, leistungsorientierte Vergütung inkl. Bonusmodell
- Aktive Unterstützung bei Business Development und Netzwerkaufbau

Interesse?
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung und darauf, Sie kennenzulernen.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships, and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position. We are open to the successful candidate working from our Sheffield, Bristol or Birmingham office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (mainly electronic but some hard copy), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
• Accurate and daily maintenance of case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Finance departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
• Full secretarial support including preparation of draft emails and letters, , and reformatting of documents including patent specifications.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
• Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
• Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
• Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
• Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.

About You

To join us as an IP Administrator, you’ll need:

• Patent administration experience is preferred, or a strong administration background.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and pride in work product.
• The ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, proactively helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
• Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel, with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience in following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
• The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.

Your Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships, and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position ideally based in our Bristol office; however, we are open to the successful candidate working from our Sheffield, London or Birmingham office instead. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing own and team inboxes, processing emails and post (mainly electronic but some hard copy), updating our case management system and acknowledging receipt, where appropriate.
• Accurate and daily maintenance of case management system, including following workflows and generating standard correspondence from templates, and liaising with Records and Finance departments, as well as sister company Withers & Rogers Renewals.
• Full secretarial support including preparation of draft emails and letters, , and reformatting of documents including patent specifications.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, including use of online filing software, the payment of official fees and reporting accurately.
• Organising and prioritising own workload and keeping a level-headed approach in a busy working environment.
• Accurately following Withers & Rogers processes and procedures, and client specific processes and procedures where applicable.
• Producing/maintaining documentation to capture processes developed for key clients.
• Accurate preparation and processing of invoices, using e-billing systems where necessary.

About You

To join us as an IP Administrator, you’ll need:

• Patent administration experience is preferred, or a strong administration background.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and pride in work product.
• The ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, proactively helping other members of the team. Ability to manage an attorney's emails, judge urgency, and action as required.
• Good Microsoft package skills particularly Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel, with ideally an understanding of case management systems and experience in following/generating standard procedures and templates for repeat tasks.
• The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved.
• Ability to work individually and within a team.

Your Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.