Your responsibilities Conduct patent research in various databases and analyze patent information Identify patent infringement risks and provide technical support to the team Prepare and file patent applications, and respond to office actions Manage patent portfolios and ensure compliance with patent laws and regulations Collaborate with R&D team to identify patentable inventions and provide guidance on patentability Conduct patent landscape analysis and provide recommendations to the management team Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in patent law and regulations Participate in patent litigation and provide technical support to the legal team Your profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent law or patent prosecution Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations in the EU Market, German market must Excellent research and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Experience in the home appliance industry is a plus Native speaker or expert in German language (for German patent law), English language skills for daily communication is must What we offer An international working environment and agile teamwork Goal-oriented and collaborative organizational culture Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in home office Various opportunities for further training and career development Employee benefit programs Contact details If you would like to be part of the Midea success story, please apply via our online portal with your application documents (cover letter, CV, references, salary expectations and earliest possible starting date). Midea Europe GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 14 65760 Eschborn R&D Center: Liebknechtstr. 35, 70565 Stuttgart About us MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME - With this slogan, Midea Group has been committed to enriching households and people's lives through innovative technologies and products for over 50 years. Through continuous development, Midea Group is now a global leading technology group in consumer electronics and air conditioning, robotics, industrial automation and logistics. Every day more than 190,000 employees from over 200 countries develop products and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Midea Europe GmbH is a subsidiary of the Midea Group. With products of the brands Toshiba, Midea, Comfee we offer surprising solutions for our customers in Europe. Rapid growth, daily challenges and opportunities motivate our employees to help shape the Midea success story.