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    European Patent Examiner in Image - The Hague, Nederland - EPO

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    EPO The Hague, Nederland

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    European Patent Examiner in Image & Video

    Curious about future innovation?

    Imagine exploring every day, before almost anyone else, breakthrough developments. As a patent examiner, you have the chance to support the inventors who will shape our world, and the lives of millions of people, for years to come.

    Supporting innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and economic growth: that's our mission at the European Patent Office (EPO)

    As the patent office for Europe, we are proud to deliver high-quality, efficient services that promote a safer, smarter and more sustainable world. A world in which we are committed to helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the highest environmental, social and governance standards. Moreover, as an equal opportunities employer, the EPO is shaped by the diversity of our people's personalities, knowledge and cultures. Interested in joining us?

    What's in it for you

  • Gain unique insights into the latest inventions
  • Work with inspiring multilingual people from a variety of cultures
  • Various career development opportunities to help you realise your full potential
  • Contribute to multiple projects that help shape the future of the EPO

    • Who we're looking for

    We are currently seeking scientists and engineers who share our passion for innovation and wish to work at the cutting edge of technology, analysing the latest inventions,in particular in the technical areas of:

  • Display & Light Control
  • Digital cameras, image sensors and camera control
  • Digital video coding and compression (MPEG, HEVC, VVC, point cloud), & video transmission (DVB, ISOBMFF, HbbTV)
  • Image processing, computer vision, Pattern Recognition
  • Coding and decoding for error detection and correction


    • What you will do as a patent examiner

  • Carry out end-to-end examination of patent applications, i.e. the texts and drawings that describe an invention for which an individual or a company seeks legal protection
  • Find and use the most relevant documentation to assess the patentability of the invention
  • Support the entire innovation ecosystem by deciding whether a patent is to be granted
  • Ensure the uniform and effective application of the European Patent Convention and other legal texts.

    • What we expect from you: Scientific expertise, analytical thinking, language skills
    You enjoy solving technical puzzles. You make informed decisions with confidence and clarity, while considering all the legal requirements and the parties' arguments. You explain things clearly and feel comfortable interacting with colleagues and applicants to process patent applications efficiently. You're always keen to learn, hungry for knowledge of the latest developments in your field and beyond and eager to acquire new skills and to pick up technologies in different fields. Sound like you?

    What are our minimum requirements?

  • Master's degree (or equivalent / above) covering one or more technical fields mentioned above
  • Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one official language (English, French or German) and the ability to understand the other two ; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing languages and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
  • Work experience in industry would be an advantage.
  • Citizenship of one of the of the European Patent Organisation.

    • An above-market social package? That's what we offer at the EPO

  • Family-friendly benefits
  • Generous flexibility options allowing you to work from anywhere in the country of employment (min. onsite attendance applies) and a set number of days from any EPC member country
  • Relocation benefits and various allowances (e.g. household, dependants, childcare, education, expatriation, installation, rent allowance)
  • Contributory medical insurance and pension schemes
  • 30+ days of leave per year
  • Free gym access
  • Social activities and clubs

    • Start making a difference. Simply click Apply .

    Process

    The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by technical assessments, interviews and/or a personality questionnaire.
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