Patent Attorney

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Elekta is shaping the standard of care together with healthcare providers by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent efficient and personalized care addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with over 4000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information visit.

We dont just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

At Elekta we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. Thats why were committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective efficient and accessible. If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What Youll Do At Elekta:

The Patent Attorney will provide support and guidance on all matters related to IP with support from Head of IP/Senior Patent Attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Provide training to clients (e.g. engineering & product management) on IPR and related matters.

• Liaising with engineering & product management to understand and identify IP protection needs to include identification of opportunities for patents trademarks designs copyright and trade secrets.

• Invention harvesting and assessment of invention disclosures IP filing strategies prior art searching & review drafting and prosecution of patent applications (some of which will be handled directly and the rest by outside counsel with oversight by Elekta Patent Attorney)

• Identifying and advising on potential third party IPR risk in line with Elektas IPR risk. management strategy and working with a Senior member of the IPR team to manage any potential third party IPR infringement risk.

What Youll Bring:

• University education in science or engineering and part qualified as a Patent Attorney in a primary IPR country (for example Certificate of IP or UK foundation exams or equivalent)

• 1-3 years post-qualification experience as a patent attorney in-house or in private practice

• Competent in patent drafting/prosecution/oppositions (direct/indirect)/infringement & validity opinions

• Adept at the use of Microsoft Office products

• Superb oral and written communication skills

• Strong advocacy skills

• Strong scientific background and knowledge

• Sound knowledge of IP law globally

What Youll Get:

In this role you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer and for everyone regardless of where in the world to have access to the best cancer addition to this Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)

• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

• Cycle to work scheme

• Life Assurance

• Onsite subsidized restaurant offering budget-friendly dining

• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
  

Hiring process:

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English via the Apply button.

For questions please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

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