Patent Attorney

Ericsson; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson’s Patent Unit in Lund is seeking a highly motivated professional to evaluate inventions, prepare and prosecute patent applications, and contribute to licensing and portfolio development.

You will collaborate with inventors, engineers and legal colleagues across countries to manage high-quality assets aligned with business and technology strategies. Experience in patent work and mentoring others is valued, with strong English proficiency and a proactive, learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating invention disclosures and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams and countries.
• Excellent communication skills with engineers, legal professionals and external advisers.
• Experience mentoring or leading projects or teams is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted patent drafting tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop patentable inventions with inventors and technical teams.
• Support patent processes from initial evaluation to international filings.
• Draft, file, examine and grant patent applications in cooperation with colleagues and legal entities.
• Contribute to licensing, negotiations, and patent-related matters.
• Lead or coordinate projects and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Patent work experience

Analytical skills

Independent cross-team work

Clear communication

Mentoring/leadership

AI-assisted tools awareness

English proficiency

Learning mindset

Education

Engineering/Physics/CS/Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AI-assisted patent tools

Job description

About this opportunity

Join Ericsson’s Patent Unit in Lund and help identify, protect, and maximize the value of Ericsson’s innovations and technology. In this role, you will work closely with inventors, engineers, R&D teams, and external partners to develop and manage high-quality patent assets aligned with business and technology strategies.

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About this opportunity

Join Ericsson’s Patent Unit in Lund and help identify, protect, and maximize the value of Ericsson’s innovations and technology. In this role, you will work closely with inventors, engineers, R&D teams, and external partners to develop and manage high-quality patent assets aligned with business and technology strategies.

You will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, supporting portfolio development, and contributing to licensing and patent-related activities. Particularly in the field of device research, e.g. cellular technology, mobile phone, tablets, accessories, IoT implementation, user interface

What you will do

• Identify, assess, and develop patentable inventions in collaboration with inventors and technical teams.
• Support inventions throughout the patent process, from initial evaluation and application drafting to approval and international filings.
• Prepare and manage patent applications through drafting, filing, examination and grant in cooperation with colleagues, inventors, law firms and patent offices worldwide.
• Make value-based decisions about patent filing and prosecution strategies based on business and technical value.
• Contribute to opposition, invalidation, and patent assertion activities.
• Provide support in licensing, negotiations, and patent-related legal matters.
• Contribute to patent portfolio management, opposition and validity-related matters, depending on your experience and interests.
• Improve patent processes, tools and working methods through projects and working groups.
• Lead or coordinate selected projects and support knowledge sharing and development within the team.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and supporting their development

The skills you bring

• A degree in engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in patent work, such as qualification as a patent attorney, partial qualification, or experience as a patent examiner or patent engineer. Qualification as a European Patent Attorney is an advantage.
• An interest in technical, business and legal matters.
• Knowledge of cellular technology, mobile devices, IoT implementations, user interface or working in the telecommunications sector would beis an advantage.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills, with a practical approach to solving problems.
• The ability to manage several tasks, work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and countries.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with engineers, legal professionals and external advisers.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating work or supporting team development is desirable.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or acting as a team lead is an advantage.
• Motivation to learn, improve processes and use new tools. Experience with AI-supported tools for patent prosecution and patent drafting is an advantage
• Proficiency in English.