Hitachi Europe S.A.S. is seeking a Patent Attorney to manage and prosecute patent portfolios while providing strategic intellectual property advice across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess a European Patent Attorney qualification and a technical background in fields such as computer science or electrical engineering, along with experience in patenting innovations in digital technology
Job Summary
Manage and prosecute patent portfolios, providing strategic IP advice to R&D and business teams.
Work closely with R&D and business product development teams to identify protectable inventions and align IP filings with business priorities.
Collaborate with IP operations and docketing teams to ensure data quality and compliance with internal IP processes.
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Hitachi Europe S.A.S. is seeking a Patent Attorney to manage and prosecute patent portfolios while providing strategic intellectual property advice across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess a European Patent Attorney qualification and a technical background in fields such as computer science or electrical engineering, along with experience in patenting innovations in digital technology.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
European Patent Attorney qualification (EQE)
EPO and national patent offices prosecution
Manage external patent attorneys
Advise on patentability and freedom-to-operate
Support R&D and business teams
English proficiency required
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with design protection
Experience with AI and IoT patenting
Japanese or another European language
Key Requirements
European Patent Attorney qualification (EQE)
2-3 years post-qualification experience
Technical background in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related digital/technical field
Strong drafting and prosecution experience before EPO and international patent offices