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

Job Summary

Airbus Commercial is looking for a Patent Attorney (d/f/m) to join our Intellectual Property (IP) department based in Toulouse, France or Ottobrun, Germany. The role focuses on strategic legal and technical advice to protect Airbus innovations, manage a diverse patent portfolio with emphasis on avionics, digital and artificial intelligence domains, and align IP assets with global commercial and technical strategies.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with success and profit sharing schemes
• Employee savings and stock purchase plans (voluntary)
• Additional paid days off, holiday transfer option, staff council with social, cultural and sport activities
• Complementary health insurance covering disability, invalidity and death; health services center, concierge, gym and carpooling application where available
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e-learning courses for upskilling and development; accelerated programmes and international mobility opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications
• Conduct inventor cross‑examinations and provide expert advice on patentability
• Under guidance of a Senior Patent Attorney, manage a broad portfolio to ensure geographical protection and alignment with the competitive landscape
• Prepare post‑grant revocation actions and support moderate‑risk IP litigation and pre‑dispute work
• Negotiate and draft IP‑centric agreements
• Manage IP predispute matters and claims, collaborating with legal teams on specialized contractual clauses
• Serve as focal point for internal functions (Engineering, Procurement, Programs), providing proactive, cost‑effective advice and IP education

Qualifications

• Fully qualified European Patent Attorney (EPA)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an IP department (industry or law firm)
• Experience in an industrial environment or the aerospace industry highly desirable
• Fluency in English at a negotiation level
• Ability to practice autonomously under EQE regulations
• Strong problem‑solving skills and capacity to propose creative solutions under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Experience managing outside counsel and leading IP training sessions
• Proven ability to handle IP matters/projects, build relationships with internal teams, and make daily portfolio decisions with sound technical judgment

Additional Information

This position requires a security clearance or the eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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