European Patent Attorney (m/f/d) - Munich

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In short

Qualcomm is looking for a European Patent Attorney in Munich to manage patent portfolios, advise on IP matters, and develop high-quality patent assets. This role involves collaborating with engineering and product teams, supporting licensing negotiations, and preparing for litigation. The position requires full-time on-site work.

Responsibilities

Develop, prosecute, and manage high-quality patent assets and maximize the strategic value of the patent portfolio.
Manage patent dockets and portfolios.
Advise on patent-related matters and support Intellectual Property department initiatives.
Work with in-house portfolio managers and outside counsel on the strategic preparation and prosecution of patent assets.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to understand roadmaps, identify IP development opportunities, and transform inventions into patent assets.
Provide strategic and analytical support for patent licensing negotiations and litigation preparation.
Conduct patent analyses, including infringement, validity, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Develop claim chart analyses to support licensing and enforcement activities.
Advise on IP department initiatives and legal matters.
Recommend whether to appeal, continue prosecution, or file divisional applications.
Manage patent dockets, matters, portfolios, and initiatives.
Identify technologies within the assigned portfolio that may need increased, reduced, or differently focused IP protection.
Maintain current knowledge of European and international patent laws, rules, procedures, UPC and/or National case laws, and best practices.
Assess prior art and the strategic importance of claims, and develop persuasive written and oral positions.
Keep leaders, team members, and stakeholders appropriately informed about assignments, risks, decisions, and status.
Participate in and lead meetings, portfolio reviews, and case reviews with legal, technical, and business colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
US: Admitted to a state bar in good standing.
Qualified as a European Patent Attorney, including successful completion of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), and entitled to practice before the European Patent Office.
3+ years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, or patent litigation.
2+ years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, or litigation experience.
Appropriate professional registration or authorization to practice in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is based, where required.
Appropriately registered/licensed in candidate’s applicable jurisdiction.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of patent law experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience involving one or more of the following: systems-on-chip (SoCs); processors, including CPUs, NPUs, DSPs, or GPUs; artificial intelligence; multimedia; memory design; low-power circuitry; location technologies; Wi-Fi or local-area connectivity; or 5G/6G and cellular communications and computer-implemented inventions.
2+ years of patent litigation, opposition, invalidity, or enforcement experience.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities during the application/hiring process.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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