Patent Engineer/ Ingénieur Brevet
Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography, we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.
Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.
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About the job
The role is based in our office in La Défense with hybrid options available.
About IDEMIA:
IDEMIA is the global leader in Augmented Identity, delivering cutting-edge cryptographic and biometric technologies that unlock a unique and trusted identity for all. With operations in over 180 countries, we serve governments and businesses worldwide, securing critical activities across industries like payments, travel, and public security.
Role Overview:
The IDEMIA Secure Transactions Business Line is seeking a Patent Engineer to ensure the protection of inventions and intellectual property while safeguarding IDEMIA’s products and processes from patent infringement. As a Patent Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving innovation while maintaining compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invention Management: Detect and analyze invention submissions to ensure proper protection.
- Patent Applications: Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications, and manage patent portfolios including international extensions, pruning, and maintenance.
- Intellectual Property Training: Train operational staff on intellectual property matters.
- Patent Valuation: Manage patent licenses and intellectual property agreements to maximize the value of the patent portfolio.
- Patent Committee: Animates monthly meetings with R&D experts to evaluate and decide on new patent filings and international extensions.
- Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice on the patentability of inventions, patent validity, infringement, and freedom to operate.
- Opposition and Litigation: Handle oppositions with the European/French Patent Office and coordinate litigation processes.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: CEIPI diploma (or equivalent) is mandatory, with EQE qualification recommended.
- Experience: Prior experience in patent prosecution, drafting, and portfolio management is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property laws and processes, especially related to technology and innovation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, R&D experts, and external partners.
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail in reviewing and prosecuting patents.
- Excellent communication skills to train teams and provide legal advice on complex intellectual property issues.
Why Join IDEMIA?
At IDEMIA, you’ll be part of a global leader in identity technology. You’ll work in an innovative and fast-paced environment, contributing to cutting-edge projects that protect and enhance identity security worldwide. You’ll also have opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact on society.
By choosing to work at IDEMIA, you will join a unique tech company, offering a wide range of growth opportunities. You will contribute to a safer world, collaborating with an international and global community. We value the diversity of our teams and welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of how they look, where they come from, who they love, or what they think.
We deliver cutting edge, future proof innovation that reach the highest technological standards and we’re transforming, fast, to stay a leader in a world that’s changing fast, too.
At IDEMIA, people can develop their expertise and feel a sense of ownership and empowerment, in a global environment, as part of a company with the ambition and the ability to change the world.
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