Part or Fully Qualified Patent Attorney | Standards Essential Patent (SEP)

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our specialist Standards Essential Patent (SEP) team. In addition to the more usual work of a patent attorney drafting new telecoms patent applications and prosecuting them in Europe, a significant part of the role will involve working collaboratively with our client to support the prosecution of their SEP’s around the world including provision of bespoke advice, evaluation of standards essentiality, and the preparation of claims charts in respect of the 3GPP telecoms standards.

The role would be well suited to a part or fully qualified patent attorney with an electrical engineering or physics background and who has experience of, or interest in, handling telecoms work. While the role will, primarily, involve work in the telecoms sector the work is not limited to telecoms but will also involve the opportunity to draft and prosecute patent applications relating to a more diverse range of technologies.

What We Offer:

• Training for candidates with relevant patent experience but no prior European grant and validation exposure.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a growing and supportive team.
• A collaborative work environment with direct client and attorney contact.
• Career progression as the role evolves.

If you are looking to advance your career in the patent field and are eager to develop new skills, we encourage you to apply!

About Mathys & Squire

Mathys & Squire is an IP powerhouse, putting our specialist knowledge to work to strengthen and secure what most modern businesses today treat as one of their most valuable strategic assets. Our agile team of attorneys, scientists and strategists are steeped in experience, working with IP-rich and high-growth industries leveraging complex technologies and sophisticated commercial models.

We are a full-service IP firm with unrivalled expertise in patents, trade marks, design protection and litigation. Highly ranked in all leading legal and IP directories, including The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Review 1000, Mathys & Squire is one of Europe’s most highly regarded IP law firms.

We consider our team to be our most valuable asset, as we attribute our success to the quality of our people. At Mathys & Squire, we have a clear set of firm values that affirm our commitment to quality, excellence, fairness, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. We are proud of our culture which celebrates openness, and diversity of people, opinion, and expertise. We are looking for people who embody these beliefs and values.