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Head of Patent Department
 
 
 
u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies for the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Our solutions let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and a growing ecosystem of product supporting data services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
We are looking for an experienced Patent Manager to lead the patent department. You will be responsible for helping to strengthen u-blox’s position with respect to patents by managing the patent filing process, coordinating and conducting clearance for emerging product implementations as well as assisting in patent infringement litigations. The work will involve close liaison with various R&D departments across multiple sites of the company as well as managing our external patent attorneys.
The role can be located in any of our offices in Europe.
Your Responsibilities
  • Manage a small team of patent engineers
  • Guide the prosecution of u-blox's patent filings by reviewing internal patent proposals and providing technical and strategic input to our external patent attorneys
  • Undertake “Freedom-to-Operate” investigations in conjunction with project management to ensure potential conflicts are addressed
  • Assist R&D in identifying new opportunities and/or directions for patenting
  • Conduct novelty searches and establish patentability of internally submitted patent proposals
  • Coordinate efforts of our external patent attorney(s) including in patent litigations

Your Skills and Experience
  • Master's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with at least 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following wireless communication technologies: positioning, cellular, 802.11 and Bluetooth
  • 5-10 years’ experience managing patent applications, freedom to operate studies, claim analysis in litigation
  • Capable of working independently and diligently on assigned projects
  • Ability to quickly digest and understand complex technical topics
  • Result oriented and self-driven team player
  • Used to work independently and precisely
  • Excellent command of the English language

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Are you interested in this challenging position within an international work environment in a successful company? Apply now! You will be working with a motivated team in an exciting technology.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.