Part qualified or newly qualified European Patent Attorney
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Hitachi in Milano
DescriptionThe opportunity Hitachi Energy is looking for a Patent Counsel to further strengthen Hitachi Energy's global IP team by creating and protecting the company's IP focused on our Sustainable Products portfolio which includes Transformers and High Voltage products, in line with the company's IP strategy. As Patent Counsel, you will bring your skills and expertise to ensure our strategic IP portfolio develops in accordance with our IP strategy. The successful candidate will draft, file and prosecute patent applications and maintain, and defend patent rights, together with our team of Patent Counsels. The preferred working location for this role is Västerås, Sweden, Milano, Italy, or Warsaw, Poland, with the possibility to work in hybrid or remote model from the listed countries. The role may require some domestic and overseas travelling occasionally. "We are proud of our journey so far and are now focusing on growth across our team and company. Your contribution as a Patent Counsel will be able to support the energy transition to a sustainable energy future for all.
How you'll make an impactActively support and advise on the preparation of invention disclosures, identify IP opportunities and maximize potential; Together with external counsel, draft, file and prosecute patent applications and maintain, and defend patent rights. Manage external supplier engagements in terms of technical and legal expertise, quality and cost; Define and lead risk management activities on a global basis in consideration of all relevant jurisdictions; direct and supervise monitoring of competitor patent protection for the agevolazioni of various stakeholders across IP, R&D; and the Business. working closely with Strategic IP Counsels to deliver strategic IP portfolios for Hitachi Energy; provide training and preparing relevant communication materials as appropriate. Contribute to projects to continually improve IP awareness and performance. Your backgroundPart or Newly-Qualified European