About us
We are global brands dedicated to creating Smart, Helpful, and Bold baby gear since 2007. We are seeking a Senior Patent Counsel (f/m/d) to join our legal team based in Munich. This role will be responsible for developing and executing our patent strategy to support our businesses in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and management of the company’s patent portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and innovation strategies.
- Support the design and implementation of patent enforcement strategies across Europe, while coordinating with global IP and litigation teams.
- Monitor competitor patent activities and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
- Conduct infringement analysis of products and technologies.
- Lead Freedom-to-Operate studies, patent ability assessments, and IP risk evaluations from a European patent law perspective.
- Mentor patent engineers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualification as European Patent Attorney or German Patent Attorney.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of patent practice in law firm/patent attorney firm and in-house IP department.
- Experience with patent analysis, claim chart preparation, FTO assessments, and IP due diligence.
- Experience managing patent litigation or patent enforcement activities.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in an international and cross-functional environment.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical and intellectual property concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of supporting business-driven IP decision-making.
- English and German proficiency required.
What We Offer
Compensation & Core Benefits
- Group accident insurance
- 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5‑day workweek)
Work Environment & Culture
- Modern office with easy access to public transport
- Complementary beverage (coffee, tea) and fresh fruits
- International and diverse culture
- Values accountability, integrity, and strong execution
Additional Perks
- Employee discounts on product purchases