Junior Patent Engineer - Odense, DK, Denmark
Non-Engineering
Originally posted 29 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Junior Patent Engineer runs the invention-to-patent process, working directly with engineers to identify, draft, file, and prosecute inventions into granted patents. The position supports patent and trademark protection across collaborative and autonomous mobile robotic technologies, including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots.
What you'll do
- Scout inventions, advise inventors, assist with invention disclosures, and prepare inventions for decision.
- Perform prior art searches and patentability assessments.
- Draft and file patent applications, including priority filings and PCT applications.
- Prosecute applications in the national and regional phase and instruct external patent counsel in foreign jurisdictions.
- Carry out freedom-to-operate investigations and report findings to the IPR Manager.
- Participate in trademark work, including collecting evidence of use with marketing and sales teams, and support other assigned IP tasks.
What you'll need
- Master's degree in a scientific or technical field relevant to robotics, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, or physics.
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications from a patent consulting firm or an in-house IP function.
- Ability to discuss robot arms and autonomous mobile robots with engineers at a detailed technical level.
- Demonstrated ability to describe complex technology precisely in legal text and work in a structured, analytical way.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
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