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.
• 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.
• 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?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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. learn more.
Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading
Req ID: 784732
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