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

Senior Patent Counsel

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