Patent Counsel

InterDigital, Inc.

European Patent Attorney managing a portfolio of patent assets in wireless communications for a global research company. Focused on prosecuting patents and supporting licensing strategies in various jurisdictions.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeIssy-les-Moulineaux • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prosecuting a global patent portfolio across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborating with inventors, technical experts and patent portfolio management, licensing and litigation teams
Preparing and filing patent applications including EP or US national first filings, PCT applications, continuation, divisional, and reissue patent applications
Strategically developing and managing patent families to bring value to InterDigital’s corporate licensing programs
Mapping claims to standards and products in line with InterDigital’s strategy on standard and product-oriented licensing
Other responsibilities may include assisting in post grant reviews of Interdigital’s patent portfolio, assisting licensing and litigation teams in assertion efforts, evaluating patent assets in connection with potential acquisitions and the preparation of Standards Settings Organization (SSO) patent declarations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a European Patent Attorney
Significant experience preparing and prosecuting EP and foreign patent applications in video technologies or wireless communications
Strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications
Experience in the field of wireless communication; working knowledge of wireless standards (3GPP, IEEE 802.11, etc.)
Previous experience working with foreign counsels
Post-grant experience including EP Oppositions and patent litigation would be a plus
Previous experience in a law firm managing patent prosecution for a large telecommunication company is a plus
English fluency mandatory
An aptitude for learning new and complex technology
Ability to take initiative and work independently, while frequently collaborating with a broader team
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization and possession of a global mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development training
Stimulating working environment
Opportunities to develop expertise and create value

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent prosecutionpatent applicationsEP filingsPCT applicationspost-grant reviewspatent litigationpatent asset evaluationpatent family managementwireless standardstechnical background in Electrical Engineering

Soft Skills

collaborationinitiativeindependencecommunicationglobal mindsetaptitude for learningteamwork

Certifications

European Patent Attorney