Electronics Patent Attorney – Hybrid, 0–3 PQE

Fellows and Associates; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Two days per week in Birmingham office

Job summary

Fellows and Associates in Birmingham seeks a Patent Attorney with a background in electronics to join its West Midlands team. The role suits candidates with 0–3 years PQE and a degree in electronics, computer science, physics or telecommunications.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications UK/Europe and internationally, support EPO oppositions, advise on SEP/FRAND and licensing strategy, and manage portfolios across telecoms, software and electronics.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years PQE (UK and/or European qualification)
• Degree in electronics, computer science, physics, telecommunications or similar
• Experience with software, telecoms, electronics or digital technologies
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication
• Interest in oppositions, licensing or strategic prosecution work

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the UK, Europe and internationally
• Supporting EPO oppositions and other contentious patent work
• Advising on SEP/FRAND issues and licensing strategy
• Managing portfolios across telecoms, software, electronics and emerging technologies
• Working with inventors, in-house teams and overseas attorneys

Skills

Electronics

Software

Telecommunications

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electronics degree

Computer Science degree

Physics degree

Telecommunications degree

Job description

Fellows and Associates in Birmingham seeks a Patent Attorney with a background in electronics to join its West Midlands team. The role suits candidates with 0–3 years PQE and a degree in electronics, computer science, physics or telecommunications.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications UK/Europe and internationally, support EPO oppositions, advise on SEP/FRAND and licensing strategy, and manage portfolios across telecoms, software and electronics.