For over 120 years the worldwide operating law firm of Müller-Boré has been active in the field of intellectual property. We at Müller-Boré promote a company culture focused on diversity and inclusion among our employees. We strongly believe that equal opportunities of employees from different backgrounds not only foster a tolerant company culture but also lead to business excellence. The attorneys and staff of Müller-Boré from all over the globe specialize in all aspects of intellectual property. Particular emphasis is placed on patents, trademarks, utility models, design patents and unfair competition.

To enrich our global team, we are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic

Patent Attorney Trainee (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science)

YOUR TASKS

• Working with Partners and attorneys on a variety of intellectual property projects for national and international clients
• Providing advice to our clients on the protection of their inventions and knowledge and actively help them managing and developing their patent portfolio
• Thoroughly analyzing technical documents, such as published patent specifications and inventor reports on new inventions
• Summarizing critical analysis of technical documents and formulating arguments for responding to objections to patentability raised by a Patent Office or a third party or for attacking the patentability of a third party’s protective right
• Attending oral proceedings at the German or European Patent Office

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed university degree in mechanical or electrical egineering, physics or computer science; practical (professional) experience in the field of technology going beyond the requirements is a plus
• Enthusiasm for and a quick grasp of complex technical issues along with excellent analytical skills
• Enjoying “working with paper” and dealing with patent law issues
• Very good command of English on a native speaker level
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Open-minded to other cultures, cross-cultural competence

WE OFFER

• Training on the job as a patent attorney under the guidance of experienced patent attorneys as well as partners
• Demand-oriented traineeship with the professional perspective of working long-term as a patent attorney in our law firm
• Cooperative working atmosphere and strong candidate network
• Modern urban workplace in Munich with optimal access to public transportation, situated at the train station Hirschgarten
• Employees’ pension scheme
• Regularly company team-building events
• Corporate fitness network and “JobRad” employer (bike leasing)
• Free soft drinks and fresh fruit