Part-Qualified or Junior Patent Attorney
EDP is a specialist Dutch patent firm known for its technical depth, close client relationships and collaborative, down to earth culture. Working at the heart of Wageningen`s innovation ecosystem, the firm supports universities, research groups, technology driven SMEs, and multinationals across Europe, helping them protect and strategically use their inventions. For a part-qualified or junior patent attorney, this is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early, develop under the guidance of experienced senior attorneys, and build a long term career in a practice where your contribution is visible and valued.
- Early, substantive responsibility – Immediate involvement in drafting, prosecution and FTO work, building strong analytical judgment and confidence through close collaboration with the senior attorneys.
- Hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of cases, giving you the breadth needed to qualify and succeed as a well-rounded European Patent Attorney.
- Work that grows with you – Increasing responsibility as the firm expands, including managing your own cases, advising clients directly, and contributing to long-term firm development while supporting innovative clients.
EDP is seeking a part‑qualified or junior patent attorney with a strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields. Experience in private practice and native Dutch speaker level are advantages. You will bring around two to four years of experience in drafting, prosecution, and early‑stage FTO work, together with the motivation to progress toward EPA qualification when being part-qualified. What matters most is your practical judgment, your commitment to high‑quality work, and your ability to contribute positively within a small, collaborative team. If you are looking to build a long‑term career in a firm where your development is taken seriously, we would be pleased to hear from you.
