Chief Patent Counsel for Innovation and Commercialisation

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom BT Security Full time
Join BT Security as a Chief Patent Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Chief Patent Counsel to lead our patent strategy and portfolio management in the area of innovation and commercialisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying inventions, drafting patent applications, prosecuting and maintaining patents, and influencing our patent strategy.

About the Role

This is a full-time position based in London or Bristol with hybrid working arrangements. You will work closely with our research, development, engineering, and technical teams to understand their work and identify opportunities for patent protection. Your expertise in patent law and experience in one or more areas such as litigation, post-grant legal procedures, IP disputes, and negotiations will be essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for computer-implemented inventions
  • Managing a portion of our patent portfolio in a timely, cost-effective, and commercially strategic manner
  • Influencing our patent strategy and procedures for obtaining, maintaining, and commercialising our global patent portfolio
  • Contributing to knowledge sharing and peer review activities for continuous development of excellence across our team
  • Supporting IP commercialisation activities, litigation, IP disputes, and negotiations
Requirements
  • Qualified European Patent Attorney and UK Chartered Patent Attorney with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience
  • Rights of Representation before the UK, European, and Unified Patent Court authorities
  • Extensive patent drafting and prosecution experience, preferably focused on computer-implemented inventions
  • Ability to understand the work of our research, development, engineering, and technical teams
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional days for length of service
  • 15% on target bonus
  • Car/Cash allowance - £5,500
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme - If you pay in a minimum of 5% of your pensionable salary every month we will pay in 10%
  • Discounts on EE mobile, and EE TV as well as other products and services including broadband, cyber and home security.
  • Shared Parental leave - maximum amount of leave you can share with your partner is 50 weeks
  • 3 volunteering days per year
  • Competitive friends and family discount on EE Mobile
About Us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. We value diversity and celebrate difference, and we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best.



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