EuropĂ€ische PatentprĂŒferin/EuropĂ€ischer PatentprĂŒfer in "Life Sciences"
European Patent OfficeMunich, Bavaria, Germany âą Brandenburg, Germany âą South Holland, Netherlands
Posted March 18, 2026
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 seeking a European Patent Examiner in Life Sciences to examine patent applications and contribute to the European innovation ecosystem by ensuring the fair and consistent application of the European Patent Convention (EPC) and related laws.
Requirements
- Examine patent applications, including technical documents and drawings
- Analyze new inventions and determine their novelty and inventive step
- Conduct detailed research on various scientific and technical fields
- Apply legal and procedural frameworks to make clear and high-quality decisions on patentability
- Communicate results clearly and constructively to applicants and third parties
Benefits
- Employment contract with possibility of extension
- Based in Germany (Munich or Berlin) or the Netherlands (The Hague)