Senior Patent Counsel​/Agent

Finland, United Kingdom, India, United States (Hybrid)

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 together with seasoned external and/or internal patent attorneys globally. You will be in the forefront of protecting inventions contributed to 5G and 6G standard development with IP and collaborating with top researchers in the telecom industry. With your expertise in patent law and patent practice, you will contribute to building a world-leading, monetizable, patent portfolio in 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 asset used successfully in licensing and litigations globally.

• Drafting 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
• Reviewing claim charts and collaborating with others to ascertain the claim scope and mapping to standards
• Collaborating closely with the inventor community

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/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

It would be nice if you also had:

• Extensive experience with 3
  
  GPP radio related technologies and standards
• Ability to innovate, and agility to 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

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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.

• US/Canada Salary Range - US Annual Base Salary Range*: $147,609 - $274,130
  - Canada Annual Base Salary Range*: $128,333 - $238,333
  
  * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
  Disclaimer:
  Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.