Patent Attorney Physics/Electronics/Avionics/Computer Science (D/F/H)

Airbus Commercial is looking for a Patent Attorney (d/f/m) to join our Intellectual Property (IP) department based either in Toulouse, France or Ottobrun, Germany. You will join the team providing strategic legal and technical advice to protect Airbus innovations and to mitigate risk. You will manage a diverse patent portfolio with a particular focus on avionics and our expanding digital and artificial intelligence domains, aligning Airbus intellectual property assets with our global commercial and technical strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Conduct inventor cross-examinations and provide expert advice on patentability.; Under the guidance of a Senior Patent Attorney, manage a broad portfolio, ensuring geographical protection and invention prioritization match the competitive landscape.; Prepare post-grant revocation actions and support moderate-risk IP litigation and pre-dispute work.; Under the guidance of a Senior Patent Attorney, support the negotiation and drafting of IP-centric agreements.; Protect the company from infringement risks by managing IP predispute matters and claims and collaborating with legal teams on specialized contractual clauses.; Act as a focal point for internal functions (Engineering, Procurement, Programs), providing proactive, cost-effective advice and IP education.

Requirements

Fully or partially qualified European Patent Attorney (EPA); Qualified CEIPI; Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an IP department (industry or law firm); Negotiation-level fluency in English; Ability to practice autonomously under EQE regulations; You are a self-starter who anticipates problems and proposes creative solutions to complex issues; Capable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting strict internal and external deadlines; Experience in managing outside counsel and leading IP training; Proven ability to handle IP matters/projects and build strong relationships with internal teams; Handles daily portfolio decisions with sound technical judgment and escalates critical risks effectively; Security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities

Nice to have

Experience in an industrial environment or the Aerospace industry is highly desirable

Benefits

Attractive salary; agreements on success and profit sharing schemes; employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis; extra days-off for special occasions; holiday transfer option; staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services; complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death); depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application; unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses; development prospects and national and international mobility; flexible working arrangements; customized development solutions