Senior Patent Counsel
Job Description
Nokia Technology Standards is both 3GPP research and patent licensing entity, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!
We have an exciting opportunity for a patent professional to join a world-class Patenting team of inhouse patent attorneys. The team works mainly on drafting and prosecuting patent applications essential to 3GPP standards, thus creating assets for licensing. You will work not only with skilled colleagues but also with an extensive network of external associates.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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About The Business Group
Nokia Technologies manages and monetizes Nokia's patent portfolio, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .
Nokia Technology Standards is both 3GPP research and patent licensing entity, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!
We have an exciting opportunity for a patent professional to join a world-class Patenting team of inhouse patent attorneys. The team works mainly on drafting and prosecuting patent applications essential to 3GPP standards, thus creating assets for licensing. You will work not only with skilled colleagues but also with an extensive network of external associates.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- You will make a direct impact on building the Nokia patent portfolio for the 6th generation cellular communication system standardized within the 3GPP.
- You will be responsible for standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio development and support primarily in the following areas:
- Drafting standard-related patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys
- Prosecuting globally the patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys
- Evaluating filed patent applications on a regular basis, including reviewing claim charts and evaluating patent validity in order to plan and execute the best prosecution strategies for your cases to bring out the best value
- All above is based on collaborating closely with the inventor community
- You will work in a team of highly-competent patent attorneys that will provide you with their support and advice, whenever needed. And also ask you for your advice.
- Besides your core duties, you will also get opportunity to contribute in various development and pilot activities where new work practices and tools are probed.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Physics/Mathematics, or equivalent field
- Experience with telecom and computer-implemented patent applications and prosecution thereof
- Qualified European Patent attorney or passed multiple papers of European Qualifying Examination.
- Experience with 3GPP related technologies and standards, or with other standard-essential patents in the field of telecommunication
- Open and fearless attitude towards innovating and testing new practices
- Great skills at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and negotiation skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Mentality of a collaborative team player
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Solution-oriented attitude
- Mindset for constant development
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Learn more about life at Nokia .
About The Business Group
Nokia Technologies manages and monetizes Nokia's patent portfolio, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .