You are our key link in the process of patent procedures

• You are a meticulous worker and a multitasker by nature
• You are socially skilled
• You have a great sense of responsibility for a wide range of administrative work

What you will be doing as a Patent administrator
You look after and monitor the various processes within the several business units, such as patents, trademarks, designs and intellectual property services. You ensure all formalities are met during the granting procedure. You are the first point of contact for agents, clients and authorities.

You are responsible for ensuring that the final documents reach the appropriate official bodies and agents abroad. On a daily basis, you work with important deadlines and client terms, therefore it is important that you work accurately. You support companies in protecting their inventions, knowledge and intellectual property. You know your way around the EPO online filing. In addition, you are aware of trends and developments in the field of intellectual property. Also, you actively support your new colleagues by training them.

Requirements:
In addition to a completed higher vocational training Bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of administrative work experience. We also are on the lookout for you, if: 

• You enjoy working in a dynamic work environment, with a variety of administrative tasks;
• You are stress tolerant and able to manage several projects at the same time;
• You are fluent in Dutch and a very good level of English, both spoken and written;
• You are accurate, structured and able to work independently within a team.

Your terms of employment - what do we offer?

Your terms of employment are excellent:

• A monthly salary of € 3.200 – 4.600
• An attractive bonus arrangement;
• A good pension plan;
• Various training and education opportunities.
• A thorough onboarding programme

Hybrid work 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.

Join us for enjoyable office drinks and an extensive lunch buffet. As the icing on the cake, you can relax thanks to chair massages during working hours.

Working at NLO

At NLO your colleagues come from all over the world. With over 19 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.

NLO is committed to be a place that encourages personal and professional growth, NLO strives to contribute to a sustainable society and we believe that we have a unique and personal responsibility to have a positive impact locally. We organise multiple initiatives to support future generations and boost equal opportunities for everyone.

NLO’s Formalities Officer Maaike shares her story of working at NLO. View her story and experience. Read more about NLO: an established name in the world of Intellectual Property (IP).

Start your professional future as a Patent administrator 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 20th of October.

If you have any questions, you can contact our recruiter Theres Akesson: 070-331 25 00 or careers@nlo.eu.