Location: London, UK or Zwolle, The Netherlands
About the Role
The Intellectual Property team is responsible for protecting MMR’s intellectual property rights, contributing significantly to our mission of transforming healthcare through innovation. We are seeking an Intellectual Property Counsel who would be at the heart of our product development process, working alongside our R&D engineers to identify and secure patents for cutting-edge medical robotic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Invention harvesting
- Patent drafting, and coordinating with external counsel
- Patent landscaping
Who We’re Looking For
- Admitted to practice before the EPO
- 0-3 years of post qualification experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a closely related field
Experience We Value
- Experience in the medical device industry
- Knowledge of international patent laws and procedures, in particular the US and Singapore
- IP docketing procedure development and portfolio management
- Practical skills in workshop settings
Why Join Us?
At MMR, you will work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and healthcare, building technology that directly impacts patient care and clinical outcomes. You will join a mission-driven, collaborative team where your technical expertise will meaningfully shape the future of medical robotics. We believe technology must serve people responsibly. Human-centred innovation, integrity, and long-term responsibility guide how we design products and how we support our team members’ growth and well-being.
What We Offer
- An international, interdisciplinary team based in Central London and Zwolle, Netherlands.
- A key technical role in a rapidly growing medical device startup with global ambitions.
- A central London office with a well-equipped prototyping space.
- Ongoing professional development through training, workshops, and conferences.
- An inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
- A competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
About Us
Machnet Medical Robotics (MMR), founded in 2020, is on a mission to revolutionize medical robotics. Our guiding principle is simple: innovation must improve patient outcomes, support clinicians without disrupting workflows, and empower healthcare staff rather than adding burden.
MMR is a well-funded company with long-term investors and a strong financial foundation. Our hardware and software teams have developed a fully functional medical robotic platform that has successfully completed animal trials. As we move into the next phase, we are refining the mechanical design for production with a focus on safety, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability, preparing our technology for deployment in hospitals worldwide.
Date posted: 9 January 2026
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