About us

Withers & Rogers is one of the largest specialist intellectual property law firms in Europe, with offices in the UK, Paris and Munich. We were founded over 140 years ago and remain as passionate as ever about using intellectual property to the best advantage of our clients. Our clients today include many prestigious, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trademark attorneys, support and operations staff have an unrivalled breadth of expertise and deep industry knowledge. Our aim is to build relationships of trust and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable and globally focused business known for building trusting relationships.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Advanced Engineering group. This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Munich office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

Your tasks in this role include:

- Developing relationships with our current clients and acquiring new business
- Advising clients on how to ensure adequate IP protection
- Drawing up specifications for complex technical inventions, particularly in mechanical and process engineering
- Researching the state of the art and working directly with clients to develop creative and convincing arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and revising existing patent specifications to overcome objections to patent applications and attending oral hearings before the European Patent Office, the German Patent and Trademark Office and the German Patent Court
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third party intellectual property rights
- Building a network of contacts with the aim of converting contacts into clients
- Supporting our colleagues in Munich in enforcing and defending intellectual property rights at the various offices and courts in Germany, the European Community and the UPC.

Your requirements

To join us as a patent attorney, you need:

- Qualification as a German and/or European patent attorney
- A degree in mechanical engineering, an engineering science or physics
- Strong academic or industry-specific experience in an engineering or scientific discipline and the ability to communicate effectively with our clients' research and development teams about technical concepts
- Knowledge in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention as well as extensive experience in drafting claims and responses to legal actions
- Fluent German and English with first-class communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly and precisely
- A track record of dealing effectively with employees and customers at all levels and an enthusiastic team player with a proactive approach
- A track record of building relationships with customers and developing new business

Your remuneration

Our company has a strong team culture in a pleasant and relaxed working environment. A great team, modern offices in a convenient location in Munich-Schwabing and a challenging job with prospects await you. The salary depends on experience. You will also be entitled to our full benefits package, which includes holiday pay, Christmas bonus and travel allowance.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.



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Über uns

Withers & Rogers ist eine der größten spezialisierten Anwaltskanzleien für geistiges Eigentum in Europa, mit Niederlassungen in Großbritannien, Paris und München. Unsere Gründung erfolgte vor mehr als 140 Jahren und wir sind nach wie vor leidenschaftlich daran interessiert, geistiges Eigentum zum besten Vorteil unserer Kunden zu nutzen. Zu unseren Kunden zählen heute viele renommierte, innovative Organisationen aus ganz Europa, Nordamerika und Asien.

Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass unsere Patent- und Markenanwälte sowie unsere Support- und Betriebsmitarbeiter über eine unübertroffene Breite an Fachwissen und tiefe Branchenkenntnisse verfügen. Unser Ziel ist der Aufbau vertrauensvoller Beziehungen und unsere Vision ist es, ein unabhängiges, verantwortungsbewusstes, nachhaltig profitables und global ausgerichtetes Unternehmen zu sein, das für den Aufbau vertrauensvoller Beziehungen bekannt ist.

Die Rolle

Es hat sich eine spannende Gelegenheit ergeben, unserer Gruppe „Advanced Engineering“ beizutreten. Es handelt sich um eine unbefristete Vollzeitstelle in unserem Münchner Büro. Es stehen hybride Arbeitsmöglichkeiten, einschließlich der Arbeit von zu Hause aus, zur Verfügung.

Zu Ihren Aufgaben in dieser Rolle gehören:

- Ausbau der Beziehungen zu unseren aktuellen Kunden und Akquise neuer Geschäfte
- Beratung von Kunden zur Gewährleistung eines angemessenen IP-Schutzes
- Erstellung von Spezifikationen für komplexe technische Erfindungen, insbesondere im Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik
- Recherche zum Stand der Technik und direkte Zusammenarbeit mit Kunden, um kreative und überzeugende Argumente gegen Einwände des Patentamts zu entwickeln
- Gründliche Analyse und Überarbeitung bestehender Patentschriften zur Beseitigung von Einwänden gegen Patentanmeldungen sowie Teilnahme an mündlichen Verhandlungen vor dem Europäischen Patentamt, dem Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt und dem Deutschen Patentgericht
- Recherche und Beratung zu Stand, Umfang und Gültigkeit von Schutzrechten Dritter
- Aufbau eines Kontaktnetzwerks mit dem Ziel, Kontakte in Kunden umzuwandeln
- Unterstützung unserer Kollegen in München bei der Durchsetzung und Verteidigung von Schutzrechten an den verschiedenen Ämtern und Gerichten in Deutschland, der Europäischen Gemeinschaft und dem UPC.

Ihre Voraussetzungen

Um bei uns als Patentanwalt einzusteigen, benötigen Sie;

- Qualifikation als deutscher und/oder europäischer Patentanwalt
- ein abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Maschinenbau, einer Ingenieurwissenschaft oder der Physik
- Eine starke akademische oder branchenspezifische Erfahrung in einer ingenieurtechnischen oder naturwissenschaftlichen Disziplin und die Fähigkeit, mit den Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteams unserer Kunden effektiv über technische Konzepte zu kommunizieren
- Kenntnisse in der Analyse und Identifizierung der neuartigen Merkmale und des kommerziellen Potenzials einer Erfindung sowie umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Ausarbeitung von Ansprüchen und Antworten auf gerichtliche Klagen
- Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse mit erstklassigen Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und der Fähigkeit, Ideen klar und präzise auszudrücken
- Eine Erfolgsbilanz im effektiven Umgang mit Mitarbeitern und Kunden auf allen Ebenen und ein begeisterter Teamplayer mit proaktivem Ansatz
- Eine Erfolgsbilanz beim Aufbau von Beziehungen zu Kunden und der Entwicklung neuer Geschäfte

Ihre Entlohnung

Unser Unternehmen verfügt über eine starke Teamkultur in einem angenehmen und entspannten Arbeitsumfeld. Es erwarten Sie ein tolles Team, moderne Büros in verkehrsgünstiger Lage in München-Schwabing und ein anspruchsvoller Job mit Perspektive. Das Gehalt richtet sich nach der Erfahrung. Sie haben außerdem Anspruch auf unser komplettes Leistungspaket, welches neben einem Urlaubs- auch ein Weihnachtsgeld und Fahrkostenunterstützung umfasst.

Bewerbungen werden nach Eingang geprüft, daher sind frühzeitige Bewerbungen erwünscht.

Wir fördern eine unterstützende und integrative Kultur, in der Mitarbeiter dazu ermutigt werden, ihr Wissen zu erweitern, sich selbst herauszufordern und ihre Ideen zu teilen.

Wenn Sie glauben, dass Sie über die nötigen Fähigkeiten verfügen, um unser Team erfolgreich zu ergänzen, würden wir uns freuen, von Ihnen zu hören.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Advanced Engineering group. This is a full time, permanent position based in one of our UK locations: Bristol (preferred), London, Sheffield or Warwick.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Drafting specifications for complex technical inventions, particularly in the mechanical engineering or aerospace area
- Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
- Researching prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and editing existing patent specifications to overcome objections to patent applications and attending hearings at the European Patent Office
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
- Building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients
- Developing the relationship with our current clients and bringing in new business

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

- A part-qualified / qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with up to two years’ post qualification experience
- A strong academic or industry record in an engineering discipline and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients
- To be skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with plenty of experience in drafting claims and responses to office actions for prosecution
- Impeccable written English and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately
- A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and an enthusiastic team-player with a proactive approach
- A track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Withers & Rogers is one of the largest European intellectual property firms, with over 200 staff located across the UK, Germany and, most recently, France.

To strengthen the French team of Marie-Claude Pellegrini, Russell Edson & Yannick Biron, we are looking for a patent attorney with skills in software, electronics and mechanics. Candidates may have the CPI qualification (mention brevets) and/or be qualified as a European Patent Attorney. The position is also open to recent CEIPI graduates.

The successful candidate will be required to work closely with our French, UK and German teams, in order to provide a quality service to our clients both in France and worldwide. They will also be expected to assist the partners in promoting our service offering to innovative French companies, and more generally to participate in the development of our client base in France and to support our international clients.

We are therefore seeking a motivated and enthusiastic qualified or part-qualified patent attorney to fill the post.

As the firm's French office is based in Paris, being located in the Parisian region would be preferable. However, based on your constraints and your flexibility, our hybrid working policy allows us to consider candidates based in other locations.

If you'd like to find out more about this exciting project, please apply directly online via our dedicated portal: careers.withersrogers.com


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Withers & Rogers est l’un des plus grands cabinets de conseil en propriété industrielle d’Europe, avec plus de 200 personnes, réparties au Royaume-Uni, en Allemagne, et plus récemment, en France.

Afin de renforcer l'équipe de la branche française composée de Marie-Claude Pellegrini, Russell Edson & Yannick Biron, nous recherchons un ingénieur brevets ayant des compétences en logiciels, électronique et mécanique. Il peut être titulaire de la qualification de CPI (mention brevets) et/ou de mandataire européen. Toutefois, le poste est également ouvert au jeune diplômé du CEIPI.

Le candidat sera amené à travailler en étroite collaboration avec nos équipes françaises, britanniques et allemandes, afin de fournir un service à nos clients en France comme dans le monde entier. Il devra également aider les associés dans la promotion de notre approche auprès des acteurs de l’innovation française, et plus généralement de participer au développement de notre activité en France et être en soutien de nos clients internationaux.

Nous recherchons actuellement un ingénieur brevets motivé et enthousiaste.

Le bureau français du cabinet étant basé en région parisienne, un lieu de résidence en île de France serait préférable. Toutefois, en fonction de vos contraintes et de votre flexibilité, notre politique de travail hybride et flexible permettrait d’envisager d’autres lieux.

Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur ce projet passionnant, veuillez postuler directement en ligne sur notre portail dédié, à l'adresse suivante: careers.withersrogers.com

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the firm's Life Sciences and Chemistry team. The ideal candidate will be eager to make their mark and have a genuine excitement for business development. This is a full time, permanent position based in our London office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing the relationship with our current clients and bringing in new business
- Advising clients on securing appropriate IP protection
- Drafting specifications for complex technical inventions, particularly in the electronics area
- Researching prior art and working directly with clients to develop creative and persuasive arguments against patent office objections
- Thoroughly analysing and editing existing patent specifications to overcome objections to patent applications and attending hearings at the European Patent Office
- Attacking and defending patents in EPO opposition proceedings
- Researching and advising on the status, scope and validity of third-party intellectual property rights
- Building a network of contacts, with a view to converting contacts to clients

About You

To join us as a Patent Attorney, you’ll need:

- Qualified UK and European Patent Attorney with four+ years’ post qualification experience
- A strong academic or industry record in biochemistry, biotechnology or Chemistry and the ability to communicate effectively about technical concepts with the research and development teams of our clients
- To be skilled in analysing and identifying the novel features and commercial potential of an invention with plenty of experience in drafting claims and responses to office actions for prosecution
- Impeccable written English and first-rate communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately
- A track record of interacting effectively with staff and clients at all levels and an enthusiastic team-player with a proactive approach
- A track record of building rapport with clients and developing new business

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, 12-month fixed term contract based in our Warwick office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining records of all income streams, monitoring outstanding payments and contacting clients to pursue outstanding debts in a timely manner.
- Resolution of queries relating to debt.
- Liaising with Fee Earners and senior management to ensure all debts collected and queries dealt with promptly.
- Sales ledger administration including posting of customer receipts.
- Attend sales ledger reviews to highlight areas that need attention.
- Assisting with the setup of new customer accounts including money laundering checks.

About You

To join us as a Credit Controller, you’ll need:
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Good Microsoft package skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and pride in work product.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team.
- Working individually and as a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Withers & Rogers is one of Europe’s largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris and Munich. Established more than 130 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients’ best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, North America, and Asia.

We believe that our patent and trade mark attorneys, support, and operations staff have a breadth of expertise and a depth of specialist sector knowledge that is second to none. Our purpose is building trusting relationships and our vision is to be an independent, responsible, sustainably profitable, and globally focused firm, known for building trusting relationships.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent position based in our Warwick office. Hybrid working options, including working from home, are available.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Completing reconciliations for bank accounts in multiple currencies.
- Posting bank transactions and journals.
- Scanning and processing purchase ledger invoices onto accounting software.
- Aiding the purchase ledger team by requesting copy invoices.
- Reconciling statements received from associates and suppliers.
- Managing accounts email inbox and distributing accounts post.
- Sending out sales ledger copy invoices per client requests.
- Providing ad-hoc administrative support to the Accounts team as required.

About You

To join us as an Accounts Assistant, you’ll need:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs including a Level 5 or above (equivalent to grade C or above) in Mathematics and English.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and pride in work product.
- Ability to balance and prioritise workload, remain composed and level-headed during periods of particularly busy activity, and being proactive in helping other members of the team.
- Good communication skills and able to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
- Working individually and as a team.

Your Rewards

- Competitive salary
- Benefits such as healthcare cash plan and additional holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Positive and welcoming work environment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so early applications are encouraged.

We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge, challenge themselves and share their ideas.

If you think you have the skills to succeed, we would love to hear from you.