Senior Patent Counsel/Agent

We are seeking talented and motivated patent attorneys to apply their legal, technical, and communication skills with engineers and business units to build and develop the highest quality, high-value worldwide patent portfolio. The selected candidate will be required to understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, industry practices, domestic and international patent laws, and work in a cooperative atmosphere to purposefully prosecute and secure high-quality, strategic patent assets throughout the world.

• Drafting Office Action Response in-house and with external patent attorneys

• Conducting interviews with examiners

• Performing patent infringement and validity analyses

• Collaborating with counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local jurisdictional practices and law

• Understanding telecommunication standards (e.g., 3GPP technical standards)

• Working with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and challenges

• Participating in and potentially leading selection of high-quality, strategic patent assets

• Reviewing and updating telecommunication (3GPP) standards related claim charts

• Implementing patent prosecution strategies focused on strengthening claims to align with specific business goals and potential licensing/infringement scenarios

• Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on work experiences at a law firm and/or in a Corporate IP department, including meaningful professional exposure to managing patent portfolios, drafting and prosecuting patent assets, developing patent prosecution strategies, and conducting patent analysis

• MS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or another closely related technology area relevant to Nokia's business concerns

• Experience in the field of telecommunications, working knowledge of telecommunication (3GPP) standards and/or experience in telecommunication standards-based patent prosecution

• Proactive, result-oriented, and strong motivation to excel

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience at a top law firm and/or In-house experience with large telecommunication companies

• Experience in claim charting related to telecommunication (3GPP) standards

• Collaborative and responsible team-player mentality

• Goal-oriented forward thinking and acting

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.

Our recruitment process

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.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.