Your Role and Impact

At Berggren, you’ll be part of a highly professional and international IP practice, working at the heart of European patent prosecution and litigation. As a Patent Paralegal, you play a key role in ensuring that our patent work runs smoothly and efficiently by supporting our patent attorneys and contributing to high-quality client service.

Your Responsibilities / Key Tasks

• Deadline Management: Monitoring, calculating, and registering strict national and international IP deadlines (Fristenüberwachung).
• File & Case Management: Independent management and structuring of patent files from filing to grant.
• Application Processing: Preparing and filing formal applications and handling correspondence with national and international IP offices (e.g., DPMA, EPO, EUIPO, WIPO).
• Client Correspondence: Conducting professional correspondence in English and German with clients, and foreign associate attorneys worldwide.
• Fee Administration: Monitoring, processing, and paying official filing, examination, and annual maintenance/renewal fees.
• Administrative Support: Handling general office organization, including processing incoming mail, preparing invoices, and managing data in IP management software.

Berggren Team and Culture

Step into a legacy of excellence. Berggren is a full-service European IP law firm with 90 years at the forefront of innovation and client success. With our headquarters in Helsinki and offices in Munich, Alicante, and Beijing, our reach is truly global.

We foster a culture of openness, curiosity, and team spirit. Here, your initiative is encouraged, your growth is supported, and your ideas help shape both your career and our company’s future. We combine high standards with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where colleagues help each other succeed. Join a diverse group of experts from across jurisdictions, united by a passion for delivering world-class advice and service to clients worldwide.

What You Bring

You have completed training as a Patent Paralegal (Patentanwaltsfachangestellte/r) or hold a comparable qualification, combined with at least two to three years of relevant professional experience. You are used to working in a structured and detail-oriented way and take pride in accuracy and reliability.

You are comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for your own tasks, while also being a supportive team member. In addition, you bring very good IT skills and communicate confidently in both German and English, both in writing and verbally. Your strong communication skills and service-oriented mindset help you collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. Furthermore, you possess a strong attention to detail, reliable organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.

What You Can Expect from Us

We offer you a thorough and structured onboarding process to support your start and help you quickly feel at home in your role. At Berggren, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and grow professionally within a supportive environment.

You will work in a dynamic, committed, and international team with flat hierarchies. We offer flexible working hours, as well as the possibility to work from home. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Interested?

For more details about Berggren, please visit www.berggren.eu/en/

For questions regarding the position, please contact Tiina Allinniemi, Office Manager, Munchen, by phone +358 10 227 2336 available on 10th August 13:00-15:00, 17th August 10:00 - 12:00, 18th August 13:00-15:00 and 20th August 12:00-14:00.

or by email: tiina.allinniemi@berggrengroup.de