Patent Examiner (Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences) | Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure (w/m/div) Informatikerinnen und Informatiker (technische Informatik) (
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt
Job Summary
The German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), a leading national patent office in Europe, is seeking Patent Examiners to join their teams in Munich and Jena. This role is crucial for protecting inventions and involves conducting thorough research of global prior art using advanced database systems, evaluating patent applications for patentability, and making decisions on patent grants or rejections in accordance with patent law. Candidates should possess a Master's or Diploma in a technical or natural science field, coupled with significant professional experience. This position offers an intellectually stimulating and varied career, a comprehensive 18-month qualification phase, and excellent opportunities for career progression within the German federal civil service.
Required Skills
Education
Master's or Diploma degree from a university in a technical or natural science field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and Information Technology, Physics) obtained in an EU member state or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Experience
- • Approximately 5 years of professional experience in engineering or natural sciences (including doctoral work) following university graduation
Languages
Additional
- German citizenship or citizenship of another EU member state is required. The role involves an initial appointment as a federal civil servant in the higher service on probation, with permanent civil servant status typically granted after three years. Opportunities for advancement are available, with promotion to salary group A 15 usually after five years.