Senior Patent Counsel

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