IP Paralegal

Giesecke+Devrient

IP Paralegal supporting the Intellectual Property team's administration and protection of global patent and trademark portfolios. Involves collaboration and optimization of IP management systems and processes in an established technology company.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Intellectual Property team in the administration and protection of the global patent, trademark and design portfolio
Responsible for filing, renewal and defense of patents, trademarks and designs worldwide
Prepare and submit official filings (e.g., powers of attorney, FFL, national and international new and follow‑up filings, oppositions)
Manage and maintain the IP database and monitor deadlines across the entire portfolio
Handle formal processing of invention disclosures, inventor remuneration and incentive schemes
Daily correspondence with external law firms and patent offices, as well as with our inventors at home and abroad
Further develop the IP management system, including implementation of AI-supported tools to automate routine tasks
Provide administrative support for existing IP processes and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed vocational training as a certified patent attorney assistant (Patentanwaltsfachangestellte/-r)
Several years of professional experience in intellectual property (IP) law, ideally in an international environment
Confident user of IP management systems (preferably experience with eFiLiA by Interasco) and MS Office
Experience in enhancing IP software solutions and in process digitization
Knowledge of AI-supported tools in the IP context is an advantage
Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
Structured, independent and reliable working style; resilient and flexible
Open to new ideas and willing to question established ways of thinking; team-oriented with strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

A wide range of training and development opportunities
Flexible working hours, option to work from home, and 30 days of annual leave
A company pension scheme as part of an attractive compensation package
Attractive family benefits, including a summer holiday program for children of G+D employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent filingtrademark filingdesign filinginvention disclosure processingIP database managementprocess digitizationAI-supported tools

Soft Skills

structured working styleindependent working stylereliable working styleresilienceflexibilityteam-orientedstrong communication skillsopenness to new ideas

Certifications

certified patent attorney assistant