Develop IP strategies for leading tech startups.
Collaborate with founders, product owners, and engineers to protect their key innovations.
Manage startups' IP portfolios and coordinate with external counsel.

Fully qualified patent attorney (US, EPO and/or Germany).
Significant experience in semiconductors, physics, and electronics.
Professional fluency in German and English.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Pragmatic and proactive, able to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of the broader business objectives.
Strong communicator who can articulate ideas clearly.

Direct impact on the growth of the European deep tech and semiconductor ecosystem.
High level of autonomy and responsibility from day one.
Flexible engagement: part-time or full-time options.
Remote work.
Opportunity to work with startup founders who are changing the world.
Act in the role of an in-house patent attorney for multiple startups (approximately 10).
No hourly billing.
Not responsible for drafting patent applications.
Collaborative environment where patent expertise is treated as a driver of innovation, not a bottleneck: work together with an experienced lawyer, patent attorneys, and IP managers.

Patent Counsel

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