European/German Patent Attorney (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering)

European/German Patent Attorney (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering)

Office Munich

Practice Area Patent

Date Posted Apr 29, 2025

Application Deadline Apr 29, 2027

Munich

Come join a top patent practice as a patent prosecution associate in our Munich office. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will work on cutting-edge technologies for top-tier clients, working with legal practitioners who are leaders in our field. Through your combination of technical expertise and legal know-how, you will become a strategic advisor to clients who are among the worlds greatest innovators. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the worlds leading companies.

If you have a passion for science, engineering and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

Who you are:

You are a qualified German and/or European Patent Attorney.

You have a strong background in computer science, electrical engineering or closely related field.

You have 2 – 3 years of patent prosecution experience.

You are fluent in written and spoken English.

You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

You thrive when using your analytical skills to conduct complex and detailed analysis of legal matters.

You enjoy communicating with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.

You are enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and will contribute to effective team relationships.

Qualified candidates should provide their transcripts and an English language writing sample with their resume.

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Post Clerkship - Patent Litigation Associate

Office Any U.S. Office Location

Practice Area Litigation

Date Posted Oct 23, 2025

Application Deadline Oct 23, 2026

Open in U.S. Office Locations

Come join the #1 intellectual property firm in the country as a patent litigation associate following the completion of your judicial clerkship. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive. You will stretch your skills in high-stakes litigations that call upon technical knowledge and sophisticated legal strategy. You will be a respected teammate, joining an elite group of attorneys solving intellectual property issues for the worlds leading companies.

This position is for judicial clerks looking to join Fish immediately following the completion of their clerkship. Candidate consideration generally begins in the fall and continues through the spring. We understand that judges policies differ on when their clerks can apply and interview with law firms, so we accept applications throughout the year. Please confirm with your judge prior to applying. We do not accept search firm submissions for judicial clerks.

If you have a passion for science, engineering and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

Who you are:

You have a strong background in science, engineering, mathematics or closely related field, preferably Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or advanced degree in life science.

You have 2+ years of patent litigation experience.

You have an active membership in the state bar and compliance with CLE requirements.

You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.