Will you join our US practice?

• You are a US patent attorney/agent
• You want to be part of managing and developing our clients US and global patent portfolio
• You appreciate playing an important role in bringing innovation to the market

What you will be doing as a US Patent Attorney/Agent

As part of our US practice team you will assist in growing our reputation as a firm with special expertise in this area. You will advise both external and internal clients in relation to US applications and the US system to better protect their intellectual property, knowledge and ideas and actively help them manage and develop their US and global patent portfolio.

To become an all-round advisor to our clients we will also train you to become an European patent attorney.

Your professional qualities

Besides a completed university degree in Science or Engineering. specifically in technical areas related to Biotech, Pharma or Chemistry, you recognize yourself in the following competencies:

• You are admitted or eligible to be admitted to the US patent bar (have a technical degree and are a US citizen);
• You have an investigative mind and strong analytical skills. You are also creative, client-focused, stress tolerant and accurate.
• You have excellent oral and writing skills and preferably competence in at least one foreign language.
• Preferably, you have at least two-three years of experience as a Patent Attorney or trainee with experience in drafting and prosecution. Litigation experience is a plus.
• Preferably, you have a law degree and are barred in at least one US state.

Your working conditions - what do we offer?

NLO offers excellent and competitive terms of employment, which includes an attractive bonus scheme, an outstanding pension plan and ongoing education and development. This is a full time position (38.75 hours). NLO offers an international working place with colleagues of many different nationalities, with English as the working language. 

Working hybrid is the new normal: that means a combination of working at the office and from home. Of course, we ensure that you have a pleasant workplace at home, including an office chair, laptop and work phone. NLO employs modern, state-of-the-art software and provides excellent Formalities Officer support.

Working at NLO

At NLO your colleagues come from all over the world. With over 20 different cultural backgrounds, connecting, inclusivity and creating equal opportunities is daily business within NLO. Diversity creates an international atmosphere, strengthened by the international orientation of your work.

A few of our biggest assets are exchanging knowledge and developing our expertise. “A life full of learning” suits NLO like a glove. That’s why NLO encourages your personal and professional growth. We offer you training, education and promote a healthy work-life balance. In addition you are part of the NLO Academy. Together with all NLO new comers you follow a varied program throughout the year.

NLO’s patent attorneys Huaizhou, Mari and Willem share their story of working at NLO. View their stories and experiences. Read more about NLO: anestablished name in the world of Intellectual Property (IP).

Continue your professional future as a US Patent Attorney/Agent at NLO

To apply click on the “apply” button above or below this vacancy. Send your application including a motivation letter and CV in English before 31st of July 2024.

If you have any questions, contact our recruiter Theres Akesson: +31 (0)70 331 25 00 or careers@nlo.eu.