Senior Patent Counsel​/Agent

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Patent Attorney to join our Cellular Standards Patenting team at Nokia Technologies. In this role, you will draft and prosecute Nokia’s invaluable patent applications in the field of 3

GPP technologies in collaboration with seasoned external and/or internal patent attorneys globally. You will be at the forefront of protecting inventions contributed to 5G and 6G standard development with IP while collaborating with top researchers in the telecom industry. With your expertise in patent law and practice, you will contribute to building a world‑leading, monetizable patent portfolio in the cellular standards area.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Nokia team of patent professionals with a strong track record of high‑quality patent assets that have been successfully used in licensing and litigation worldwide.

• Draft 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 on a regular basis
• Review claim charts and collaborate with others to ascertain the claim scope and mapping to standards
• Collaborate closely with the inventor community

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3
  
  GPP‑related patent applications and prosecution
• Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney/Agent, or Indian Patent Agent

• Extensive experience with 3
  
  GPP radio‑related technologies and standards
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new ways of doing things
• Great skills at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and communication skills
• Drive for results
• Mentality of a collaborative team player
• Ability to motivate and inspire others

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher – 400€ per year
• Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Health and well‑being support – occupational health services, well‑being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning – technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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