(Senior) Patent Counsel/Agent

Nokia Oyj; Oulu; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia Oyj in Finland seeks a patent professional to join its in-house patenting team. You will draft and prosecute standard-essential applications related to 3GPP and engage external counsel as needed.

You will collaborate with inventors and a network of external associates, contribute to development initiatives, and help shape strategies to maximize patent value.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Physics/Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Experience with telecom and computer-implemented patent applications and prosecution thereof.
• Qualified European Patent attorney or passed multiple papers of European Qualifying Examination or US Patent Attorney/Agent.

Responsibilities

• Draft standard-related patent applications in-house and with external patent attorneys.
• Prosecute globally the patent applications in-house and with external patent attorneys.
• Evaluate filed patent applications and review claim charts to plan and execute prosecution strategies.

Skills

Master’s degree in Electrical Eng/Tele

Patent applications & prosecution

European Patent Attorney or US patent

3GPP related tech knowledge

Collaboration with inventors & externs

Negotiation/Business judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Education

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

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 in‑house 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.

Your responsibilities

• Drafting standard‑related patent applications in‑house and with external patent attorneys
• Prosecuting globally the patent applications in‑house 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.

Your skills and experience

• 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 or US Patent Attorney/Agent.

It would be nice if you also had:

• 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 Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Physics/Mathematics, or equivalent field, Experience with telecom and computer‑implemented patent applications and prosecution, Qualified European Patent attorney or passed multiple papers of European Qualifying Examination or US Patent Attorney/Agent