Vacancy (Trainee) Patent Attorney

What does a patent and design attorney do?
You help innovative companies protect their inventions with a patent or design registration. Initially, you will work as a trainee while being trained to become a fully qualified patent attorney. From day one, you will gain practical experience under the guidance of a mentor. You will visit clients, discuss inventions, and act as a sparring partner for R&D teams, executives, and inventors.
This vacancy is for Team Archimedes, where you will frequently work with startups and SMEs. For them, a patent or design registration is particularly crucial as it provides access to investors and helps protect against competition. You will contribute to this. Take a look at how we did this for Rival Foods.
You will be closely involved in the development of innovations and help protect them. At Team Archimedes, this involves not only technical innovations but also design rights, which protect the design of a product. If you have an interest in design, this team will be especially interesting for you.
Your responsibilities include:
- Advising clients on the protection options for their innovations.
- Providing information about intellectual property to (potential) clients during on-call services. Do you enjoy sharing knowledge? Over time, you can also give workshops.
- Writing and filing patent applications in the Netherlands and abroad.
- Building and maintaining client relationships over time.
Matthijs van der Linden, patent attorney: "You are one of the first to see an innovation. This immediately brings up an advisory role: is this the next big breakthrough, does it already exist, is applying for a patent the right decision or not? I find these questions fascinating."
What does EP&C offer you?
We offer you a challenging job where you contribute to protecting the latest technological developments. Additionally, we provide:
- Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, including a 13th-month salary and 8% holiday allowance.
- A one-year contract for 37.5 hours per week, with the prospect of a permanent position.
- A solid pension scheme.
- Full coverage of the training costs to become a Dutch and European patent attorney.
- Training through the EP&C Academy.
- Hybrid working, though primarily in-office during training.
- A focus on well-being, including chair massages, daily catered lunches, and flexible working hours.
What do you need?
You can analyze an innovation from all perspectives while also seeing the bigger picture. Moreover, you enjoy sharing your knowledge about patent and design rights with clients.Additionally, you need:
- A completed university degree in fields such as industrial design, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, or a similar discipline.
- Excellent proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- The ability to build trust and maintain relationships with clients.
What is it like to work at EP&C?
EP&C is a leading, modern patent firm with a rich history. Every day, with over ninety employees across five offices in the Benelux, we assist innovative companies with intellectual property matters. We distinguish ourselves through honest advice and proactive thinking with our clients. Quality, precision, efficiency, and integrity are key values for us.
Our headquarters in Rijswijk is a modern office with excellent coffee. We maintain a relaxed atmosphere, have a flat organizational structure, and encourage initiative. We have lunch, laugh, and work together. A good work-life balance is important to us. At EP&C, we look out for each other and support your professional and personal development.
Matthijs van der Linden, patent attorney: "For a trainee, EP&C is truly the best firm. You get a lot of freedom, excellent guidance, and time to study. EP&C takes good care of its people. You are looked after in the best possible way."
Want to work as a trainee patent attorney at EP&C?
Are you enthusiastic and can you see yourself as part of our team? Then send your CV and motivation letter to jobs@epc.nl, addressed to Ellen Offenberg. Would you like to know more first? Feel free to call Thomas Remmerswaal, Mandy van Overeem, or Rudi Riemens at +31 (0)70-414 54 54 or send an email to thomas.remmerswaal@epc.nl.Meer lezen?
- Former trainee Marjolein (now a patent attorney) explains why the training program is not for the faint-hearted.
- Former trainee Matthijs (now a patent attorney) gives a glimpse into his workweek.
- Curious why the field of patents continues to fascinate Mark Jolink? Click here.