MicroHarvest GmbH

Biotechnology Research

11-50

Talent Acquisition

Portugal

Curious about how bold science becomes valuable know-how?  
At **MicroHarvest** we turn microorganisms into delicious, sustainable protein—and every breakthrough needs smart, future-proof protection. Join our Intellectual Property team and help guard the ideas that could feed the world.

## Tasks

**Where you’ll contribute – and what you’ll learn**

*   **Trade-secret landscape mapping** – You’ll research global regulations and best practices **while discovering** how companies keep their crown-jewel know-how truly secret.
*   **Living IP playbooks** – You’ll draft crisp internal briefs and updates **and pick up** the art of translating legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance for scientists and engineers.
*   **Trademark portfolio growth** – You’ll coordinate new filings and status tracking **while seeing** how strong branding is built and defended worldwide.
*   **Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) studies** – You’ll analyze third-party patents, spot white spaces and flag risks **and learn** to balance innovation speed with legal safety.
*   **Innovation-funding scouting** – You’ll screen public grants and incentives for IP projects **while understanding** how clever financing accelerates R&D investment.
*   **Internal IP-tools build-out** – You’ll help structure data and automate routine checks **and gain** hands-on experience with legal-tech approaches that make workflows sing.

## Requirements

**What we’re looking for**

*   Law student, ideally specializing in IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets).
*   Solid grasp of IP fundamentals and a genuine appetite for technology.
*   Analytical mind, organized work style and confidence to work independently – with support whenever you need it.
*   Fluency in **English**; Portuguese or German is a plus.
*   Nice-to-have: interest in legal tech, databases or patent analytics. 

**Commitment:** **20 hours per week for 6–12 months**, starting in October.

## Benefits

**What’s in it for you**

*   A **front-row seat** to how deep-tech startups build, value and defend intangible assets.
*   **Mentorship** from in-house professional.
*   A mission-driven culture where every role helps reshape our food system.

Ready to protect ideas that could change the world?  
Send us your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis and can’t wait to meet you!

Location

Lisbon, Lisbon

Department

I&D

Employment Type

Internship

​​​​​​ _At_ MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest _respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position._

Internship

No experience required / Student

Curious about how bold science becomes valuable know-how? At MicroHarvest we turn microorganisms into delicious, sustainable protein—and every breakthrough needs smart, future-proof protection. Join our Intellectual Property team and help guard the ideas that could feed the world.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
Where you’ll contribute – and what you’ll learn
<ul>
<li>Trade-secret landscape mapping – You’ll research global regulations and best practices while discovering how companies keep their crown-jewel know-how truly secret.</li>
<li>Living IP playbooks – You’ll draft crisp internal briefs and updates and pick up the art of translating legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance for scientists and engineers.</li>
<li>Trademark portfolio growth – You’ll coordinate new filings and status tracking while seeing how strong branding is built and defended worldwide.</li>
<li>Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) studies – You’ll analyze third-party patents, spot white spaces and flag risks and learn to balance innovation speed with legal safety.</li>
<li>Innovation-funding scouting – You’ll screen public grants and incentives for IP projects while understanding how clever financing accelerates R&amp;D investment.</li>
<li>Internal IP-tools build-out – You’ll help structure data and automate routine checks and gain hands-on experience with legal-tech approaches that make workflows sing.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
What we’re looking for
<ul>
<li>Law student, ideally specializing in IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets).</li>
<li>Solid grasp of IP fundamentals and a genuine appetite for technology.</li>
<li>Analytical mind, organized work style and confidence to work independently – with support whenever you need it.</li>
<li>Fluency in English; Portuguese or German is a plus.</li>
<li>Nice-to-have: interest in legal tech, databases or patent analytics.</li>
</ul>
Commitment: 20 hours per week for 6–12 months, starting in October.
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
What’s in it for you
<ul>
<li>A front-row seat to how deep-tech startups build, value and defend intangible assets.</li>
<li>Mentorship from in-house professional.</li>
<li>A mission-driven culture where every role helps reshape our food system.</li>
</ul>
Ready to protect ideas that could change the world? Send us your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis and can’t wait to meet you!
Location
Lisbon, Lisbon
Department
I&amp;D
Employment Type
Internship
​​​​​​ At MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.

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