As a patent attorney, you specialize in the protection of intellectual property, including the drafting and filing of patent applications, advising clients on patent issues, and representing them in patent disputes.
In Germany, patent attorneys can expect a very varied salary, based on experience, specialisation, employment status and region.
In order to work as a patent attorney, a law degree is usually required, often in combination with a degree in science or engineering, as well as additional training or a patent law clerkship to acquire the necessary qualification.
Patent attorneys have a wide range of career opportunities, from working in large law firms, corporate law departments, or as independent consultants, to experienced and successful leadership positions or partnerships in law firms, and the opportunity to specialize in certain areas such as trademark law or copyright law.
