Patent Attorney – Video Coding & IP (Reading)

Ericsson; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, is expanding its Patent Unit and seeking a motivated patent attorney to contribute to one of the industry's largest portfolios. You will work closely with R&D teams on cutting-edge video coding and telecom innovations.

The role involves evaluating inventions, drafting and prosecuting EP and US patent applications, coordinating filings, and supporting licensing and litigation.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics or computer science.
• European Patent Attorney qualification (or partially qualified) or experience as examiner/engineer.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting EP and US patent applications.
• Interest in video coding or telecoms sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide IPR support for Ericsson's R&D activities.
• Evaluate inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate national filings and prepare claim charts.
• Support licensing and litigation initiatives.
• Possibly manage patent portfolio and contribute to internal projects.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Engineering, Physics or Computer Science degree

Job description

Ericsson Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, is expanding its Patent Unit and seeking a motivated patent attorney to contribute to one of the industry's largest portfolios. You will work closely with R&D teams on cutting-edge video coding and telecom innovations.

The role involves evaluating inventions, drafting and prosecuting EP and US patent applications, coordinating filings, and supporting licensing and litigation.