The European Patent Office in Munich
Deadline for applications: 31.12.2011
Under the European Patent Convention, the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office have final-instance jurisdiction with respect to European patents.
A board member's main duties are as follows:
Participation in all written and oral procedural stages before the boards of appeal, up to and including the decision terminating the proceedings.
As rapporteur: making proposals on the taking of evidence and on communications to parties. Preparing draft decisions, including all related tasks.
After gaining experience in the duties of a member of the boards of appeal, helping to train new board members and assistants.
Tasks relating to the organisation and working methods of DG 3.
Candidates must have a diploma of completed studies at university level or - in exceptional cases - equivalent knowledge acquired over many years of qualified work, as well as many years of professional experience. A broad technical knowledge, in particular of machine tools, rolling, welding, lifts, vehicle technology, textiles as well as control systems, would be advantageous.
Candidates must have a special aptitude for judicial work and be able to work on a wide range of technical subject-matter. Very high standards of performance are expected. Candidates should also have worked in the field of patent law, and have practical experience as patent examiners or patent agents. They should preferably be between 45 and 55 years of age.
Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of one official language of the EPO (English, French and German) and an ability to understand the other two.
The EPO offers attractive salaries - subject to an internal tax but free of national income tax - and a full social security package.
Application until: 31.12.2011
Please apply by sending us your online application
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