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 Engineering 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 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 ideally based in our Bristol office. However, we welcome applications from candidates who can commute to our Sheffield or Birmingham offices. 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 all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Please note that an English translation of the advert below is available as an attachment. This role requires professional fluency in both French (C2) and English (minimum B2).


À propos de nous

Withers & Rogers est l'un des plus grands cabinets de conseils spécialisés en propriété intellectuelle en Europe, avec plus de 200 collaborateurs répartis entre le Royaume-Uni, l'Allemagne et la France. Fondé il y a plus de 140 ans, notre engagement reste intact pour que la propriété intellectuelle soit au service de nos clients. Aujourd'hui, nous comptons parmi nos clients de nombreuses entreprises renommées et innovantes d'Europe, d'Amérique du Nord et d'Asie.

Nous sommes convaincus que nos conseils en brevets et marques, ainsi que nos équipes de soutien et opérationnelles, possèdent une expertise sectorielle et une connaissance approfondie inégalées. Notre ambition est de construire des relations durables fondées sur la confiance. Cette exigence guide l’ensemble de nos actions, qu’il s’agisse de nos modes de collaboration en interne ou de l’accompagnement stratégique que nous apportons à nos clients.

Le poste

Une opportunité passionnante s'offre à un(e) assistant(e) PI pour rejoindre notre équipe en pleine expansion en France. Le/La candidat(e) retenu(e) travaillera en étroite collaboration avec nos équipes en France, au Royaume-Uni et en Allemagne afin de fournir un service de haute qualité à nos clients, en France comme à l'international.

Le poste sera basé dans l'un de nos bureaux de Paris, Londres, Munich, Bristol, Sheffield ou Birmingham. Withers & Rogers applique une politique de travail hybride et flexible, offrant une certaine souplesse quant à la présence au bureau, tout en répondant aux besoins du cabinet et de ses clients. Ce poste étant au sein de notre équipe française, des déplacements ponctuels à Paris seront nécessaires en fonction des besoins de l’équipe et de nos clients.

Vos responsabilités incluront :

- Assistance administrative complète, incluant la saisie de tous les documents (lettres, courriels et spécifications de demandes de brevets).
- Gestion de votre boîte mail et de celle de l'équipe, traitement du courrier (papier et électronique).
- Mise à jour quotidienne et rigoureuse du système informatisé de gestion des dossiers, incluant le respect des procédures, la rédaction de correspondance à partir de modèles et la liaison avec nos services d’Enregistrements (Records) et de la Comptabilité, ainsi qu'avec notre filiale Withers & Rogers Renewals.
- Préparation des formulaires officiels pour les demandes de brevets en France, en Europe et dans d’autres pays, ainsi que pour les demandes de dessins et modèles, le cas échéant, incluant l'utilisation du logiciel de dépôt en ligne, le paiement des taxes officielles et la rédaction de rapports détaillés pour les clients.
- Organiser et prioriser sa propre charge de travail et garder son sang-froid dans un environnement de travail dynamique.
- Respecter rigoureusement les processus et procédures de Withers & Rogers, ainsi que ceux des clients, le cas échéant.
- Rédiger et tenir à jour la documentation relative aux processus développés pour les clients clés.
- Préparer et traiter les factures détaillées, en utilisant les systèmes de facturation électronique si nécessaire.


À propos de vous

Pour nous rejoindre en tant qu’assistant(e) PI, vous devrez posséder les compétences suivantes :

- Une expérience en tant qu'assistant(e) PI.
- Une passion pour le travail au sein d'un cabinet international dynamique spécialisé dans les services professionnels et pour la prestation d'un service d'excellence à nos clients.
- Maîtrise professionnelle du français et de l'anglais (niveau C2 en français et niveau B2 minimum en anglais).
- Excellentes aptitudes à la communication et une capacité à interagir avec assurance avec tous les niveaux d'interlocuteurs internes et externes, en anglais comme en français.
- Rigueur et soucieux du détail.
- Capacité à gérer et prioriser sa charge de travail et à apporter son aide aux autres membres de l'équipe. Capacité à gérer les courriels d'un conseil, à évaluer l'urgence des demandes et à prendre les mesures nécessaires ou à les transmettre à un supérieur si nécessaire.
- Excellente maîtrise des outils Microsoft, notamment Outlook, Word et Excel (indispensable), idéalement avec une expérience des systèmes de gestion de dossiers et une expérience dans l’utilisation et/ou la rédaction de procédures et modèles standardisés pour les tâches récurrentes.
- La volonté d'apprendre, le désir de s'impliquer dans l'ensemble du cabinet et d'apporter des améliorations à nos processus internes.
- Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.


Avantages

Nous offrons un salaire compétitif, des modalités de travail flexibles, un environnement de travail positif et accueillant, ainsi qu'un ensemble d'avantages sociaux.

Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure de leur réception ; nous vous encourageons donc à postuler rapidement.

Nous cultivons une culture de travail bienveillante et inclusive où chacun est encouragé à développer ses compétences, à se dépasser et à partager ses idées.

Si vous pensez avoir le profil idéal pour réussir, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to lead a team and support a key and growing client of Withers & Rogers. This is a great opportunity for a fresh challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a team of Paralegals and IP Administrators and will bring substantial experience in IP administration or a paralegal role, alongside a strong interest in people management.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Bristol, Sheffield, London or Birmingham. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Lead and manage a team of IP Administrators / Paralegals, ensuring work is well organised and delivered to a high standard
- Oversee performance management, including appraisals, development and ongoing coaching
- Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
- Take responsibility for managing client portfolios and key deadlines
- Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures
- Build strong client relationships, delivering a professional and high-quality service
- Oversee invoicing for key client groups and liaise with internal teams as required
- Ensure compliance with firm and client processes within required timeframes
- Manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high attention to detail
- Contribute to business development activities and wider team initiatives

About You

To join us as a Senior Paralegal, you’ll need:

- CIPA Patent Paralegal qualification essential, with demonstrable experience as an IP Administrator (secretary) or Paralegal
- Experience of managing, coaching and developing team members, for example being responsible for recruitment and conducting performance reviews.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, dealing with clients in a professional manner.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, able to multi-task and forward plan.
- Ability to work autonomously, remaining composed and level-headed during busy periods, whilst also being comfortable operating in a peer-to-peer environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in accuracy, excellent oral/interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Experience in using workflows is an advantage, as is an interest in writing workflows to enable more efficient processes.
- The desire to learn and a willingness to become involved in the work.

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 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 ideally based in our Bristol office. However, we welcome applications from candidates who can commute to our Sheffield or Birmingham offices. 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 all typing of documents including letters, emails, and patent specifications.
• Preparation of official forms for UK, European and other patent applications, and design 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
• 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.