IP Counsel

• Supporting the protection of Huawei’s valuable technical inventions in Europe by developing and implementing patent prosecution, licensing, and litigation strategies.

• Supporting Huawei’s efforts in licensing its patents, in particular its standard-essential patents (SEPs), by identifying potential licensees, drafting license agreements, and conducting licensing negotiations.

• Supporting Huawei’s intellectual property litigation campaigns in Europe, specifically before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), German Courts, and the UK Courts; coordination with parallel litigation campaigns, e.g., in China; hand-in-hand cooperation with Huawei’s in-house engineers and with Huawei’s outside litigation counsels and law firms.

• Representing Huawei’s interests and standpoints vis-à-vis other stakeholders, e.g., in the context of international or regional conferences or workshops.

• Helping to build up a strong patent portfolio by reviewing and evaluating patent applications, by selecting granted patents for litigation, and by supporting to defend Huawei’s patents against nullity attacks.

• Providing legal and IP support for various industrial activities in Europe, including standard setting organizations, open-source associations, etc.

• Law degree (1st/2nd State Examination, Diploma, Master), at best with a focus on European IP law.

• Admission as an Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt) in an EU member state or UK.

• Solid technical and commercial interest and understanding, specifically regarding information, communication and telecommunication technologies and related patents.

• At least 3 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel, both in Europe.

• At best, experience in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation and licensing projects, specifically regarding standard essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND related matters.

• English C1 and German C1 level in addition; excellent communication skills both in writing and speaking as well as ability to present legal, commercial and technical arguments in a convincing manner.

• Readiness to travel internationally from time to time; intercultural understanding.

• Open-minded with the ability to collaborate and being keen to be challenged in a fast-paced commercial environment within a multinational team.

• Collaborative and responsible team-player with a goal-oriented, forward mentality.

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• An exciting job with continuous learning opportunities in the rapidly developing field of IP and patent law.

• An international working environment with a base in Munich as one of Europe’s “hearts” of patent prosecution and litigation.

• A chance to gain visibility in the European patent and IP market.

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.
  

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.