(Senior) Patent Counsel

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia Technology Standards seeks a patent professional to join a world-class Patenting team. You will focus on SEP portfolio development for 3GPP standards, drafting and prosecuting inhouse and with external attorneys, and evaluating patent applications to maximize value.

You’ll work with inventors and a global network, contributing to development efforts and new work practices while advancing Nokia’s leadership in telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in EE/Telecom/CS/Physics/Math required.
• Experience with telecom and computer-implemented patent applications and prosecution.
• Qualified European Patent attorney or passed multiple papers of EPE or US Patent Attorney/Agent.
• Nice to have experience with 3GPP technologies/standards and standard-essential patents.
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage SEP portfolio for 6G/3GPP standards.
• Draft standard-related patent applications and prosecute globally.
• Evaluate filed patent applications and craft prosecution strategies.
• Collaborate closely with inventors and external patent attorneys.

Skills

Patent strategy

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Telecommunication / Computer Science / Physics or Mathematics

European Patent attorney qualification or US Patent Attorney/Agent

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.

• 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 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

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