Are you ready to leap into a new career adventure that elevates both your professional and personal life? Have you considered a career as a patent examiner?

Are you an engineer, scientist, IT professional, technician or mechanic with a Master's degree and an EPC member states* and have a genuine interest in innovation, then...

Don't just read about the next big innovations in technology — be part of them! 🚀

💻 What does a Patent Examiner do?

Patent examiners come from diverse backgrounds in science, research, and engineering. They embark on their new roles at the EPO by dedicating their first year to mastering legal knowledge, all while receiving full pay. Patent examiners play a crucial role in helping inventors and innovative businesses protect their innovations in the contracting states of the European Patent Convention (EPC) and around the world, by examining patent applications to decide on applicants' potentially most valuable asset: the patentability of their invention. The position offers a mentally stimulating challenge, coupled with considerable flexibility and job security.

😃 What we offer in our package:

Generous flexibility options (work from home, the office or even from abroad)

Highly competitive monthly salary starting at €6.758 net

Exceptional support for the whole family

... and many more benefits!

➡️ If you are curious about future innovation, please join us us by completing your basic information via the "apply" link. We would like to keep in touch with you for further career opportunities expected to arise in autumn 2024.

📍 Our locations

Discover a workplace where innovation meets lifestyle – our EPO offices in Munich, Berlin and The Hague are not just about work; they're a vibrant community equipped with modern amenities like restaurants, cafeterias, bars, shops, and sports facilities including gyms and tennis courts. It's where your career thrives in a space designed for living. Join us and experience the perfect blend of professional growth and personal well-being!

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