Senior Patent Counsel - 3GPP & Cellular Standards

Nokia Corporation; Oulu, Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 126,010 - 234,019; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working schemes

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Employee Growth Solutions

Coaches & Mentors

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a skilled Patent Attorney for their Cellular Standards Patenting team. This role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications in 3GPP technologies, ensuring the protection of innovative inventions contributing to 5G and 6G development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in patent applications, a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and the qualifications of a European or US Patent Attorney.

The position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits to promote employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3GPP related patent applications and prosecution.
• Strong business judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in-house and with external patent attorneys.
• Evaluating filed patent applications regularly.
• Collaborating closely with the inventor community.

Skills

3GPP related patent applications

Telecommunications

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics/Mathematics

Education

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics

Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney/Agent or Indian Patent Agent

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Patent Attorney to join our Cellular Standards Patenting team at Nokia Technologies. In this role, you will draft and prosecute Nokia´s invaluable patent applications in the field of 3GPP technologies together with seasoned external and/or internal patent attorneys globally. You will be in the forefront of protecting inventions contributed to 5G and 6G standard development with IP and collaborating with top researchers in the telecom industry. With your expertise in patent law and patent practice, you will contribute to building a world-leading, monetizable, patent portfolio in cellular standards area. This is a unique opportunity to join the Nokia team of patent professionals with a strong track record of high-quality patent asset used successfully in licensing and litigations globally.

Your responsibilities

• Draftingpatent 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
• Reviewing claim charts and collaborating with others to ascertain the claim scope and mapping to standards
• Collaborating closely with the inventor community

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3GPP related patent applications and prosecution
• Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney/Agent or Indian Patent Agent

It would be nice if you also had:

• Extensive experience with 3GPP radio related technologies and standards
• Ability to innovate, and agility to adapt to, new ways of doing things
• Great skills at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and communication skills
• Drive for results
• Mentality of a collaborative team player
• Ability to motivate and inspire others

More information

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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Job Info

• Job Category Patent Operations
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 29379
• Salary Range - US Annual Base Salary Range*: $147,609 - $274,130 \
  - Canada Annual Base Salary Range*: $128,333 - $238,333\
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