European Patent Attorney

**Who we are**: Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. **Who you are**: **What you'll do**: The Patent Attorney contributes to the day-to-day workload in the areas by managing a patent portfolio for includes drafting, filing, prosecution, collaboration with other intellectual property team members in other jurisdictions, collaboration with other stakeholders, and invention mining. **How you'll make an impact**: - Work closely as an associate of other patent professionals in other jurisdictions - Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks, and offer patent litigation support if required. - Staying current with development in jurisdiction patent law and regulations, and provide guidance and training to internal team members as required - Specific to the European Patent Office - Represent Geotab in patent proceedings before the EPO to include oral hearings, oppositions, etc. **What you'll bring to the role**: - Strong knowledge of patent law and regulations specific to the portfolio jurisdiction ( European Patent Convention (EPC) and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)) - Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and intellectual property concepts effectively. - Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. - Experience working in a multinational corporation or law firm with a focus on technology related industries. - Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in other European languages is a plus. - Experience working with technical product suite including machine learning (AI), hardware, firmware, software, database, and automotive components. - Develop thorough technical understanding of Geotab's end-to-end telematics platform. - Comfortable working in an agile drafting environment. - Experience interacting with senior executives with an ability to influence key stakeholders. - A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong interpersonal relationship building skills. - Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. - A strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization. - Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides.) - Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization. If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. **Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.** **What makes our staff passionate about Geotab?**: Flex working arrangements Home office reimbursement program Fantastic state of the art office Public transportation reimbursement Employer pension contributions Generous medical & dental benefits offered to you and family members Electric vehicle purchase incentive program Subsidized fitness membership Co-pay tuition reimbursement - The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only **How we work**: