Europäische Patentprüferin/Europäischer Patentprüfer in "Audio and Video Engineering"
European Patent OfficePosted March 18, 2026
84912 - 121968 EUR
Full Time
About the Company
The European Patent Office (EPO) is an intergovernmental organization established to provide uniform patent protection across up to 40 European countries. As Europe's Patent Office under the European Patent Convention, EPO supports innovation and economic growth through high-quality, efficient services. With a commitment to setting global standards in quality and efficiency, EPO fosters trust, transparency, and mutual respect in all its relationships, ensuring its staff can fully utilize their expertise.
Job Description
We are the European Patent Office and we are proud to grant high-quality patents and provide efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth. As a Patent Examiner, you will assess inventions to determine whether they meet the criteria for patent protection.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a technical field relevant to the job
- Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (German, English or French)
- Understanding of the other two official languages
- Industrial experience is an asset during the application process
- EU citizenship
Benefits
- Attractive salary: €7,076 to €10,164 net per month (dependent on location and experience)
- 30+ days annual leave and flexible working conditions
- Generous telework arrangements: from anywhere in the country of your official duty station and up to 60 days from any EPPO member state
- Family-friendly social benefits: childcare allowances, education support and moving assistance
- Pension benefits and social security: excellent social security
- Training and professional development: legal training, technical training and internal mobility
- Inclusive culture: 35+ nationalities, support networks and a strong commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion and opportunity (DEI)
- Social offers: on-site fitness studio, health services, employee clubs and more (depending on location)
- Attractive locations: high quality of life and a thriving international community