Head of Trademark and Design Rights

GULDE & PARTNER Patent- & Rechtsanwaltskanzlei

Leitung der Marken- und Designrechtsabteilung in einer internationalen Patent- und Rechtsanwaltskanzlei in Berlin. Verantwortlich für Wachstum, Mandantenakquise und Teamführung.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Trademark and Design Law, including prosecution, opposition, and infringement proceedings, while effectively managing a team and driving business development initiatives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for client engagement and team motivation.

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Trademark Law ExpertiseDesign Law ExpertiseBusiness DevelopmentLeadership AbilitiesClient-Oriented Mindset

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Hard Skills

Prosecution ProceedingsOpposition ProceedingsCancellation ProceedingsContract DraftingInfringement Proceedings

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Trademark Portfolio ProtectionClient AcquisitionCase ManagementLegal RepresentationCompetent Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will lead the Trademark and Design Law department, currently consisting of four employees
You will be responsible for the trademark and design law practice both internally and externally across the entire firm
You will be accountable for growth and business development of the trademark and design practice, including acquisition of new clients and expanding services with existing clients, for example from the firm’s patent practice
You will actively represent the firm with a targeted external presence for the trademark and design practice
You will manage day-to-day operations by performing your own case work, reviewing the team’s case work, and being available to handle general inquiries

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have successfully completed your law degree
You have relevant professional experience in trademark and design law
Your experience includes: prosecution, opposition and cancellation proceedings; drafting and reviewing contracts with third parties to protect the trademark portfolio; and infringement proceedings at both pre-litigation and court levels
You are experienced in initiating proceedings before the competent authorities and courts, if necessary involving correspondence counsel
You act with a results- and client-oriented mindset
You are prepared to take responsibility for and actively drive the growth of the trademark and design department
Your strong communication skills and leadership abilities convince clients and also inspire and motivate your team to achieve top performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Very good earning potential
The opportunity to independently shape a business unit
Direct communication with partners regarding strategic direction
Flexible, individually negotiated compensation package with an attractive revenue-sharing model
A challenging and varied set of responsibilities
A family-friendly, team-oriented and innovative working atmosphere
A continuous improvement mindset with forward-looking perspectives and structures, as well as active process and quality management
The ability to integrate existing employees and client relationships into a successful firm structure
A collegial firm culture based on mutual respect and appreciation
Paperless working with the e-file (PatOrg)
Modern, digital workplaces including an attractive home-office concept
Internal and external training and development opportunities
A focus on social and personal competency development through internal workshops
Great and engaging team and firm events