Patent Attorney

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Patent Attorney to join our team at SAP. As a Patent Attorney, you will play a critical role in helping us develop and deploy patents and other IP protection in support of our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with internal client groups to advise on IP issues and coordinate activities relating to patent portfolio development, risk management, and IP-related agreements.
• Build and manage a portfolio of patents supporting one or more lines of business.
• Assist with IP due diligence activities, assessment of litigation risks, and evaluation of IP licenses and other agreements, in support of lines of business.
• Coordinate on strategic topics with other IP Counsel team members.
• Engage and manage outside counsel.
• Travel component up to 10%, including trips to various development locations.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the European Patent Office or German Patent Office (experience with US patents a plus).
• A university degree in a science/technology field is required (computer science, electrical engineering, or related degree a plus).
• Understanding of software patent practices and principles.
• Ability to apply knowledge of relevant industry trends and resulting issues to day-to-day business planning.
• Ability to translate knowledge of technology and market trends to formulate strategies and recommendations to build and maintain a patent portfolio that supports SAP's business objectives.
• Ability to travel internationally and work across cultural and language boundaries.
• Ability to manage projects in a complex and matrixed environment with virtual teams of high-level professionals.
• Native German and fluent English is mandatory.

About SAP

SAP is a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. We help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Our culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best.