Patent Attorney (Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences) | Patentanwältin / Patentanwalt (m/w/d) Biochemie, Pharmazie oder Life Sci..., COHAUSZ & FLORACK Dü...

Cohausz & Florack

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 2, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a qualified Patent Attorney specializing in Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences to join a growing Life Sciences team in Düsseldorf. The attorney will be responsible for independently managing high-profile and challenging mandates, including patent application procedures, complex contentious proceedings, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses for a diverse clientele ranging from major pharmaceutical companies and Life Sciences firms to startups and SMEs. The ideal candidate must possess both European and German Patent Attorney qualifications, demonstrate a passionate interest in intellectual property, and have outstanding scientific qualifications in the relevant fields. This position offers a long-term career path with a clear prospect of achieving partnership status, working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Required Skills

Education

European Patent Attorney qualification, German Patent Attorney qualification, Advanced scientific qualification (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences)

Experience

  • Professional experience working on high-caliber and challenging mandates
  • Experience in patent application procedures and complex contentious proceedings
  • Experience supporting clients with Freedom-to-Operate analyses

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must hold both European and German Patent Attorney registrations; Must have a strong interest in achieving partner status and pursuing a long-term career path.