Associate (m/f/d) Patent Litigation & Licensing
München
Full-time
Permanent employee
Experience Quality
When you join HOFFMANN EITLE, you become part of a firm that values not only professional excellence but also personal growth and community. We foster a supportive environment where your talents and ambitions can thrive, offering ample opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about intellectual property law and ready to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative setting, we invite you to help shape the future of intellectual property protection as part of our trusted and dynamic team of over 450 employees.
What you can expect
- Involvement in national and international patent litigation proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), as well as patent-related licensing projects
- Development and implementation of litigation strategies in close collaboration with our clients and technically specialized patent attorneys
- Legal analysis of complex technical and commercial matters
- Drafting pleadings, legal opinions, memoranda, and agreements in both German and English
- Assisting with negotiations, court proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution matters
- Direct interaction with national and international clients across a broad range of technology sectors (particularly pharmaceuticals, biotech, digital, and technology)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration within teams of attorneys-at-law and patent attorneys
- Taking ownership of challenging mandates following an individualized onboarding and training period
What sets you apart
As an Associate
- Outstanding legal qualifications
- Strong interest in complex issues at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation
- Initial professional experience in patent litigation, intellectual property law, or dispute resolution is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
- Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills (minimum C1 level)
- International experience, for example through studies, legal training, or professional work abroad, is desirable
- Enthusiasm for challenging legal issues, scientific developments, and innovative technologies
- Strong analytical skills and a quick grasp of complex matters
- Ability to structure, analyze, and present complex information clearly and precisely
- Independent, diligent, and solution-oriented working style
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
- Confident and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, courts, and business partners
- High level of initiative, commitment, and sense of responsibility
Why join HOFFMANN EITLE
Attractive Compensation: Competitive fixed salary, bonus payments
Professional Development: Generous budget for your professional and personal development
Flexible Working: Flexible remote working opportunities
Sports & Fitness: EGYM Wellpass with a wide range of fitness and wellness options
Retirement & Benefits: Company pension scheme
Collaboration: A collegial, team-oriented working environment in an international and multicultural setting
Health & Well-being: We support a healthy and enjoyable working environment through preventive health days, vaccination programs, ergonomic workstations, fresh fruit and complimentary beverages
Family-Friendly: Support with childcare, access to childcare places and comprehensive family services
Small Perks: Birthday voucher and other employee initiatives
Long-Term Perspective: Excellent long-term career prospects and opportunities for further professional development
Celebrating Together: Regular employee events and social gatherings
Easy Accessibility: Modern workplace with excellent connections to public transport, including underground and bus services, as well as the A94 motorway
Professional Development: Generous budget for your professional and personal development
Flexible Working: Flexible remote working opportunities
Sports & Fitness: EGYM Wellpass with a wide range of fitness and wellness options
Retirement & Benefits: Company pension scheme
Collaboration: A collegial, team-oriented working environment in an international and multicultural setting
Health & Well-being: We support a healthy and enjoyable working environment through preventive health days, vaccination programs, ergonomic workstations, fresh fruit and complimentary beverages
Family-Friendly: Support with childcare, access to childcare places and comprehensive family services
Small Perks: Birthday voucher and other employee initiatives
Long-Term Perspective: Excellent long-term career prospects and opportunities for further professional development
Celebrating Together: Regular employee events and social gatherings
Easy Accessibility: Modern workplace with excellent connections to public transport, including underground and bus services, as well as the A94 motorway
About us
At HOFFMANN EITLE, we are more than just leaders in intellectual property law—we are a professional family committed to collaboration, support, and exceptional results. With offices across Europe, including Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, and Amsterdam, our diverse teams of patent attorneys and specialized attorneys-at-law combine scientific and technical expertise with outstanding legal acumen. We serve clients ranging from multinational corporations and innovative startups to academic and research institutions, providing high-end advice tailored to every stage of intellectual property protection.
When you join HOFFMANN EITLE, you become part of a firm that values not only professional excellence but also personal growth and community. We foster a supportive environment where your talents and ambitions can thrive, offering ample opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about intellectual property law and ready to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative setting, we invite you to help shape the future of intellectual property protection as part of our trusted and dynamic team of over 450 employees.
When you join HOFFMANN EITLE, you become part of a firm that values not only professional excellence but also personal growth and community. We foster a supportive environment where your talents and ambitions can thrive, offering ample opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about intellectual property law and ready to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative setting, we invite you to help shape the future of intellectual property protection as part of our trusted and dynamic team of over 450 employees.