Patent Examiners in the field of Computers

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SalaryOver £37,001Additional salary info4,200-8,000 EUR/ month net, depending on experience + benefits ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationEurope

The European Patent Office is currently recruiting engineers and scientists to work as patent examiners in the field of Computers.

In particular in:

Details of data-processing equipment
i.e. clock signal generation and distribution; constructional details of computers, including portable devices; cooling means; power supply means, including power saving. Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems and drivers.

Input/output arrangements
i.e. human-computer interfaces and interactions, such as head/eye tracking; gestures; tactile feedback; keyboards; mice; joysticks; touch screens and pens (their electronics and use, e.g. virtual keyboards, gestures); Graphical User Interfaces and interaction techniques (icons, menus, 3D, object selection, manipulation, scrolling). Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics and related physics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems, drivers, application programs and human-computer interaction techniques.

Patent examiners work at the forefront of technology and deal every day with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property.

The main tasks of an examiner are to search and examine patent applications received by the EPO. Patent applications are texts and drawings describing an invention and submitted by individuals or companies seeking legal protection.

The purpose of the search is to find the most relevant previously published technical disclosures ("prior art") against which the patentability of the application can be assessed.Substantive examination enables the applicant (or authorised representative such as a patent attorney) to be informed of any objections to the grant of a patent, with a view to resolving these through correspondence and, where necessary, oral proceedings.Examiners may also be involved in opposition proceedings if the patent is contested.Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent OrganisationGood working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the thirdScientific expertiseAnalytical thinkingInterest in intellectual property lawGenuine interest in technologyAn eye for detail and an analytical mindApplicants must also be willing to relocate to Munich, The Hague or Berlin, the EPO sites at which patents are examined. You can apply direct to your preferred location

Work experience in industry is not essential, but would be an advantage.

The European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, employing almost 7 000 staff from over 30 countries. The EPO strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society inEurope. Its mission is to secure the highest quality standards in patenting.

A career at the EPO provides a unique opportunity for engineers and scientists to work with tomorrow's technologies today, in a multinational and intellectually stimulating environment. Our examiners deal on a daily basis with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.

Full university degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences.
The degree should be relevant to the technical field in which you would like to work.

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