Patent Attorney Trainee (m/f/d) Chemistry | Patentanwaltskandidat (w/m/d) Chemie, Frankfurt

Job Summary

This role offers a comprehensive training path to becoming a German and European Patent Attorney within one of Europe's most prestigious intellectual property law firms. Based in Frankfurt, the successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys to handle the full spectrum of industrial property rights. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting patent applications, consulting with inventors, and formulating legal opinions on the prospects of patent grants based on search reports and examination notices. You will also participate in oral proceedings and support opposition and appeal procedures before the German and European Patent Offices. The position is uniquely attractive as it includes a fully funded law degree (distance learning) and covers all associated examination fees, providing a clear and supported career trajectory into the legal profession for a high-achieving scientist.