Patent Attorney – Mechanical/Electronics
MWA is delighted to introduce an exceptional opportunity with our client Larsen & Birkeholm. Founded in 1973, L&B is a Danish firm that has steadily grown in reputation, driven by a clear mission: to provide world-class IP services to startups and SMEs, while keeping them affordable. The firm operates on a distinctive business model, billing clients by project rather than by the hour. This approach makes high-quality IP support accessible to smaller innovators and fosters strong, lasting client relationships.
Presently, the firm is actively planning for the future. This presents an excellent opportunity for a patent attorney to take ownership of a varied caseload and contribute to the firm’s vision. You will have the chance to:
Become the future of a highly successful firm. Larsen & Birkeholm is at a pivotal point. With a foundation of clients ready for you to build upon, this is a role shaped by long-term thinking, where you will be supported to grow into a trusted leader and a central pillar of the business.
Work across a genuinely varied technical mix: The role is approximately 80% mechanical inventions and 20% electronics/software. You will take responsibility for the full spectrum of substantive patent matters while benefiting from the guidance of an experienced team of patent attorneys. You will liaise directly with clients and contribute to Larsen & Birkeholm’s ongoing expansion and impact.
Join a supportive, low‑hierarchy team: Become a part of a fantastic team culture, where quality of services, client relationships, and efficiency are prioritised over internal competition. The firm places real emphasis on sustainable working practices and work–life balance.
As a Patent Attorney at Larsen & Birkeholm, you will be based in the Copenhagen office and join a close‑knit, low‑hierarchy team known for strong client relationships, practical advice and genuine collaboration. The firm offers an open, supportive culture built on trust, shared responsibility and quality of life, with project‑based work that prioritises outcomes over time targets. You will handle a broad range of patent matters aligned with your technical background, including drafting, prosecution, direct client contact and commercially focused IP advice. Senior attorneys stay closely involved and accessible, providing guidance and mentoring toward early independence, with opportunities to take on oppositions and appeals depending on your interests and experience.
