Description:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced patent professional to strengthen a team supporting in‑ and out‑licensing and litigation activities worldwide, with a particular focus on the United States.This role is ideally suited for a qualitied patent attorney or attorney at law with substantial hands‑on experience in litigating telecommunications patents. Experience in supporting licensing activities is a plus.
Your Responsibilities:
- Being responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally
- Identify & prepare patents for litigation from prosecution of litigation assets to preparing legal actions
- Validity, essentiality & infringement analysis; preparing rebuttals
- Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work in multijurisdictional projects
- Supporting licensing activities on technical and patent matters worldwide
- Technical Analysis
Your Skills and Experience:
Ideally you are an experienced and passionate patent professional who excels at synthesizing technical & legal knowledge with strategic approach in a dynamic, global environment and has the following qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of professional hands-on experience in patenting field at a law firm and/or inhouse
- Experience in patent litigation
- MSc/Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with European Patent Attorney or LLM qualification
- Understanding of 3GPP technologies
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proactive, result-oriented, mindset with a strong drive to excel in high-pressure, high-stakes environment
- Proven track record of resolving complex issues and strategy execution
- Proven ability to navigate and organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders—facilitating seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycle
- Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
It would be nice if you also had:
- Project management experience
- Experience in patent licensing
- Understanding legal systems in a variety of jurisdictions
- Initiative to develop new and better ways of doing things
- Understanding of FRAND matters and SEP licensing framework