About this opportunity

The Patent Unit Continental Europe (PU-CE) is part of the global Ericsson GFGS IPR & Licensing Organization and is responsible for inventions originating from several European countries and for all Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) related tasks including handling inventions in all stages from R&D project support, patent application filing and prosecution, coordination of national filings up to oppositions, nullity actions, and portfolio management as the basis for the value creation from our patents. 

In addition, we in PU-CE support defend themselves in litigations arising. We work closely with other Ericsson IPR units worldwide and the common legal department.  

As a suitable candidate, you are prepared to stay updated on legal, business and technological developments.  

Development opportunity: 

Depending on your experience level and interest, you will develop your career towards the European Patent Attorney Qualification and/or Patent Portfolio Management. 

What you will do

Provide IPR support for the R&D operations in Budapest including strategic university partners. You will be in close contact with the local inventors and support the ideation of inventions and guide inventors in drafting patentable and valuable invention disclosures.  

Perform the IPR ownership & assignment as well as local IPR target setting and follow-up processes together with local employees and management. 

Evaluate inventions and take care for the drafting and filing of patent applications as well as preparing office actions and claim charts to obtain granted patents in close cooperation with R&D, other patent professionals, and patent offices all over the world. 

Manage a patent portfolio or provide support to patent portfolio management. 

You will bring

 

A degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Sciences, providing a strong technical foundation.Understanding of telecommunication technologies.A keen interest in technical, business and legal matters.Previous experience as an inventor, involvement in standardization, or project management will be an advantage.Experience in patents such as European Patent Attorney Qualification or working as a patent examiner or patent engineer is a plus.Analytical thinking and an eye for detail, paired with a solution-oriented approach.Adaptability in various situations and collaborative teamwork, with skills in coordination and communication.Proficiency in English (knowledge of Hungarian is a plus).

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?

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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: Hungary (HU) || Budapest

Req ID: 754065