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Canon

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a technical degree, be a qualified patent attorney, have relevant experience, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in English, and be able to manage multiple tasks.
  • You will draft, file, and prosecute patents, manage patent services for group companies, liaise with engineers, handle disputes, and support IP training and innovation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a university degree in a technical subject.
  • Fully or part qualified European and UK patent attorney
  • Relevant working experience as a patent engineer or attorney, for example in a private practice or an in-house patent department
  • Experience or interest in digital standards and/or standard essential patents work would be advantageous
  • Some knowledge of AI technologies and patent law preferred but not essential
  • Some experience or knowledge of foreign (non-UK/EP) patent prosecution preferred
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy essential
  • Ability to understand business needs and risk
  • Ability to analyse and adapt processes in order to improve efficiency and minimise risk
  • Strong IT skills, including in Microsoft applications, particularly MS Excel and MS Access
  • Time management skills to balance multiple concurrent tasks/projects
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Ability to supervise others workload
  • In addition to relevant local language(s), proficiency in English at working level required; where English is local language, proficiency in 2nd European language preferred
  • Apply High Standards of Accuracy
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Create Insight
  • Focus on the Customer
  • Respond Flexibly

Responsibilities

  • - Providing high-quality, timely, flexible and cost-efficient patent services including drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition, appeals and freedom to operate searching.
  • - Filing and prosecution of Canon Inc (CINC) originating European, UK, and foreign patent applications.
  • - Participation in UK Intellectual Property Office hearings and oral proceedings at the European Patent Office.
  • - Liaising with patent engineers in Japan to coordinate prosecution strategies in the UK and Europe.
  • - European patent prosecution work, which may include EPO Appeals.
  • - Patent support for digital standardization work carried out by Canon Research France (CRF).
  • - Working directly with the engineers at CRF to draft, file and prosecute patent applications targeting features of digital standards.
  • - Guiding the prosecution of these applications in many countries across the world.
  • - Provision of patent services to Canon group members e.g. Milestone, NT-ware, Therefore, IRIS, or Arcules.
  • - Handling everything from invention harvesting, through drafting and prosecution, to freedom to operate, licensing, and enforcement.
  • - Handling negotiations and disputes with third parties.
  • - Providing advice or support in relation to general IP matters as required.
  • - Involvement in some travel, predominantly within Europe.
  • - Supporting and helping develop a culture of continuous technological innovation to enable a relevant group company to build valuable patent portfolios.
  • - Provision of IP training or developing existing IP processes of group companies.
  • - Engagement with internal CPD activities (internal education seminars).

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we operate in a hybrid format, which allows for 3 days in the office and 2 days remote work.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, Canon invests in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role.

What is the minimum holiday entitlement?

A minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year is provided, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

What are the types of technologies involved in this position?

Technologies include medical imaging, image sensor technologies, camera lenses, user interfaces, video systems, digital standards, image processing, control systems, and AI technologies applied to imaging software and hardware.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this job?

Yes, a minimum of a university degree in a technical subject and a qualification as a European and UK patent attorney are required.

Will I be working with engineers from other countries?

Yes, you will liaise with patent engineers in Japan and work directly with engineers at Canon Research France.

What languages are required for this position?

Proficiency in English at a working level is required; a second European language is preferred if English is the local language.

Are there opportunities for travel in this role?

Yes, some travel may be required, predominantly within Europe.

What support is available for mental health?

Canon has a partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK, providing a network of mental health champions to support employees.

What types of IP matters might I be involved with?

You may handle matters related to freedom to operate, licensing, enforcement, and negotiation or disputes with third parties.

What benefits does Canon offer to its employees?

Benefits include an annual bonus, hybrid working options, flexible hours, a generous pension scheme, private healthcare, and various subsidized services.

Canon

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.