Patent Attorney - Part or Fully Qualified

Ericsson; Reading; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ericsson Reading invites a patent attorney with a strong background in engineering or physics to join our UK Patent Unit. You will collaborate with inventors on video coding and cellular technologies, drafting and prosecuting EP/US patent applications and coordinating national filings.

Develop and support licensing initiatives, contribute to portfolio management, and participate in projects to improve efficiency within a leading ICT company.

Formación

• Degree in engineering, physics or computer science.
• European Patent Attorney qualification or experience as examiner/engineer.
• Experience with drafting and prosecuting EP/US patent applications.
• Interest in video coding or telecommunications sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide IPR support for Ericsson’s R&D activities, collaborating with inventors on video coding.
• Evaluate inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications, coordinate national filings and claim charts.
• Support licensing and litigation initiatives.
• Take on responsibilities related to patent portfolio management where qualified.
• Contribute to internal projects to improve operational efficiency.

Conocimientos

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

European Patent Attorney

Video coding interest

Communication skills

English fluency

Educación

Engineering/Physics/CS degree

Herramientas

EP/US drafting experience

Descripción del empleo

About The Opportunity

Today, Ericsson owns one of the ICT industry's most valuable patent portfolios consisting of 60,000 granted patents in the areas of cellular technology, consumer electronics, cloud, networks and beyond. The Patent Unit in the UK is part of the global IPR & Licensing organization in Ericsson, and is responsible for inventions originating from Ericsson R&D sites worldwide. We are now expanding our team in Reading, UK and are looking for a motivated patent attorney who strives to contribute to one of the industry’s largest patent portfolios.

What You Will Do

• Provide IPR support for Ericsson’s R&D activities, working closely with inventors and cutting-edge technologies in the field of video coding.


• Evaluate inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications, coordinate national filings and preparation of claim charts.


• Support key licensing and litigation initiatives.


• Depending on your qualifications, you may take responsibilities related to patent portfolio management.


• Contribute to internal projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

The Skills You Bring

• Degree in engineering, physics or computer science


• Qualification as a European Patent Attorney (also partially qualified) or experience as a patent examiner or patent engineer


• Experience with drafting and prosecuting applications (EP, US)


• An interest in video coding or working in the telecommunications sector


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Fluency in English

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you’ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what’s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You’ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You’ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary country and city:

United Kingdom (GB) || Reading