Patent Attorney Trainee (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) | Patentanwaltskandidat (w/m/d) Physik, Elektrotechnik, Maschinenbau, München

Boehmert & Boehmert

München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 3, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers an extensive entry into the world of Intellectual Property at one of Europe's most prestigious law firms. As a Patent Attorney Trainee, you will undergo comprehensive training to become both a German and European Patent Attorney. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting experienced attorneys in client consultations, drafting patent applications in collaboration with inventors, and formulating legal opinions on patentability based on search reports and examination notices. You will also participate in oral proceedings and assist in opposition and appeal procedures before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and the European Patent Office. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong technical background who wish to transition into law. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible working hours, a central location, and significant financial support for your legal studies at the University of Hagen, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while you build a high-level professional career.

Required Skills

Education

Very good University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; a PhD is considered a plus.

Experience

  • Initial professional experience in a technical field is required
  • Experience in independent and committed work styles
  • Demonstrated ability in abstract thinking and complex argumentation
  • Experience in technical research or engineering within the fields of Physics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to complete the supplementary legal studies at the FernUniversität Hagen; ability to work on-site in Munich; eligibility to train for the German and European Patent Attorney qualifications.