Quick overview
Job 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.
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
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