Patent Attorney

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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