The Firm

Founded in 1892, HOFFMANN EITLE is one of Europe’s best established intellectual property law firms. With full-service offices in London, Munich, Düsseldorf, Milan, Madrid, Hamburg, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, we are consistently ranked among the continent’s leading IP firms, known for delivering top-tier legal services.

HOFFMANN EITLE’s clients include major multinational corporations, primarily based in the U.S., Japan, Europe, and South Korea. English is the main working language in both our London and Munich offices.

Armed with our expertise, we offer clients comprehensive counsel across all areas of technology. We also have a strong reputation for advocacy in inter partes proceedings before the European Patent Office.

Career Opportunities

Over the past decade, HOFFMANN EITLE has experienced rapid and continuous growth. We now have 122 qualified attorneys supported by 23 technical assistants in training.

We provide exceptional career development with top-quality training led by experienced attorneys. Trainees may choose to pursue the Certificate in IP Law at Queen Mary University of London or prepare for the Institute’s foundation exams. Additionally, London-based trainees spend six months in our Munich office, gaining firsthand experience at EPO hearings.

Our remuneration packages are highly competitive, and the firm’s steady expansion reflects our commitment to retaining the exceptional graduates we recruit and train.