Senior Patent Agent/Counsel

Senior Patent Agent/Counsel

We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished patent professional to join a world-class Core Network Protocol Patenting team in Nokia's TECH Patent Portfolio, Cellular Standards unit. The post holder is expected to perform/manage all patent applications & prosecution related tasks in the area of cellular standards core network protocols.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

As part of the team, you will:

• Be responsible for standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio development and support primarily in the following areas:

• Drafting core network protocol standard related patent applications in-house and with external patent attorneys
• Prosecuting globally the patent applications in-house 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

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics or equivalent
• At least 6 years of experience with 3GPP related patent applications and prosecution
• Qualified European Patent attorney, or US, Canada or China patent attorney/agent

Pluses if the post holder also has:

• Extensive experience with 3GPP 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
• Willingness to travel globally

About Us

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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.

Job Info

• Job Category: Patent Operations
• Posting Date: 12/31/2024, 11:12 AM
• Locations: Werinherstrasse 91, Munich, 81541, DE; 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA; 388 Ning Qiao Rd, Shanghai, Shanghai, 201206, CN; Karaportti 4, Espoo, 02610, FI; 600-700 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 07974-0636, US (Hybrid)
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Role Type: Individual contributor
• US/Canada Salary Range: US Annual Base Salary Range*: $143,774 - $267,008 USD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Canada Annual Base Salary Range*: $116,900 - $217,100 CAD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Job Identification: 15246