In-house Patent Attorney

Job Description

Job Title: In-house Patent Attorney / Patent Specialist. Location: United Kingdom, Germany

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with inventors to identify, evaluate, and protect valuable innovations.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications across diverse technical areas.
• Build strong partnerships with technical teams.
• Coordinate effectively with external patent counsel;
• Support the growth, management, and continuous improvement of the patent portfolio.
• Provide IP guidance and education to internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve IP processes.
• Anticipate challenges, recommend solutions, and escalate issues when appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents before a Patent Office.
• Registration as a European Patent Attorney or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment;
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Experience Levels:

• Senior Patent Specialist: Typically 4+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to independently manage patent matters, apply sound judgment, and contribute to patent drafting, prosecution, IP practices, and quantum technology expertise.
• Lead Patent Specialist: Typically 6+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated expertise managing complex patent matters, patent drafting and prosecution, improving IP practices, and collaborating across technical and business teams.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on experience and demonstrated proficiency.
• Company ownership through equity.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Benefits and additional perks;
• Total rewards package reviewed during the interview process.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative environment working with researchers and technical experts in quantum computing.

Other Information:

• The position may be hired at either the Senior or Lead Patent Specialist level depending on expertise and technical impact.
• No third-party candidates will be accepted.
• The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace.