Senior Patent Counsel - 3GPP & SEP Strategy

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 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.