(Senior) Patent Counsel/Agent

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NOKIA in Dallas seeks a patent professional to join their Patenting team. This role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications for 3GPP standards, directly impacting Nokia's patent portfolio for cutting-edge cellular communication systems. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field and experience with telecom-related patents. Being a qualified European Patent Attorney or US Patent Attorney/Agent is essential. The role also offers opportunities to participate in innovative practices. A culture of inclusivity and respect is deeply valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with telecom and computer-implemented patent applications.
• Qualified European Patent attorney or US Patent Attorney/Agent.

Responsibilities

• Impact on Nokia patent portfolio for 6th generation cellular communication.
• Standard essential patent portfolio development.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Collaborating closely with the inventor community.

Skills

Experience with telecom patent applications

Strong business judgment

Analytical acumen

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Team player mentality

Education

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

Tools

Patent prosecution tools

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.

Responsibilities

• 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:
  1. Drafting standard‑related patent applications in‑house and with external patent attorneys
  2. Prosecuting globally the patent applications in‑house and with external patent attorneys
  3. 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.