(Technical) Patent Specialist – Cellular Standards

Nokia; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working arrangements

Annual bonus

Health & well-being support

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior patent specialist to join a global team that manages a leading 5G and 6G standard essential patent portfolio. You will collaborate with inventors, assess disclosures, and chart claims, helping to protect and monetize key inventions.

The role emphasizes innovation and cross-functional cooperation with patent associates. You will contribute to Nokia's standards leadership in telecom, leveraging deep technical knowledge and experience in patent processes to drive

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with strong research background.
• Experience in patenting and understanding patent processes.
• Knowledge of 5G/6G systems and 3GPP processes.
• Experience with invention evaluation and claim charting.
• Familiarity with AI tools used in patenting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with inventors to enable high value 5G and 6G invention disclosures.
• Evaluate disclosures and make filing decisions.
• Perform claim charting to the 5G/6G specifications.
• Promote a culture of innovation with inventors and patent staff.

Skills

Patent expertise

3GPP knowledge

5G/6G systems

AI tools in patenting

Project collaboration

Education

PhD in telecommunications or related field

MSc with substantial research experience

Tools

Claim charting methods

Job description

Job Description

Technology Standards drives innovation and intellectual property management. You will be part of a large global team of world-class technical patent specialists managing Nokia’s leading 5G and 6G standard essential patent portfolio. You will work closely with inventors and 3GPP standards delegates to identify and protect high value 5G and 6G inventions, from idealization to claim-charting phase. Besides, you will also work with the patent associates to create high-quality patents, extending your understanding (beyond the technology) toward patent prosecution. With your technical expertise and seamless link to patent prosecution and monetization activities, you will add further value in our world-class patent portfolio development. By being part of a strategic team, with Nokia-wide visibility, you will have a lot of growth opportunities at Nokia. Come join us and make an impact!

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Work with inventors to enable high value 5G and 6G invention disclosures in your technology expertise area, evaluate invention disclosures and make filing decisions.
• Claim charting to the 5G and 6G specifications, value assessment of patent families.
• Promote a culture of innovation in the company where the technical patent specialists play a central role working closely with the inventors and the patent associates.

Key Skills And Experience

• A PhD in telecommunications or a related field, or an MSc with substantial research experience.
• Professional experience in patenting, a good understanding of patent processes, and hands-on experience in invention evaluation and claim charting.
• Good knowledge of 5G and/or 6G systems and 3GPP processes, with expertise in at least one key 3GPP technology area: physical-layer design or radio protocols.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• It would be nice if you also had:
• Familiarity with AI tools used in patenting and/or standards research.

About Us

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 Team

Some of our benefits in Finland :

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success - voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program - reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit - the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade