Video Engineering Patent Examiner Drive European Innovation

EPO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work policy

Comprehensive training

Pension and insurance

Flexible leave

Job summary

European Patent Office (EPO) seeks a European Patent Examiner in Video Engineering. The role involves examining patent applications, analysing novelty and inventive steps, and performing in-depth research using digital databases to identify relevant prior art.

You will apply legal frameworks to grant decisions and communicate findings clearly with applicants. The position is hybrid, located in The Hague or Germany, with relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in one or more technical fields mentioned.
• Excellent knowledge of English, French or German (C1+) and ability to understand the others.
• Citizenship of a member state of the EPO and international mobility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patent applications and associated documents in official languages.
• Analyze inventions for novelty and inventive step.
• Conduct in-depth research using digital search tools and patent sources.
• Apply EPC and related legal texts to decisions on patent grant.
• Communicate findings clearly with applicants and colleagues.
• Collaborate with international teams and maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

digital video coding

video compression

video transmission

Education

Master's degree in a technical field

Job description

European Patent Office (EPO) seeks a European Patent Examiner in Video Engineering. The role involves examining patent applications, analysing novelty and inventive steps, and performing in-depth research using digital databases to identify relevant prior art.

You will apply legal frameworks to grant decisions and communicate findings clearly with applicants. The position is hybrid, located in The Hague or Germany, with relocation as needed.