Patent Counsel/Agent

17 hours ago


New Providence NJ United States NOKIA Full time

The team you'll be part of


We have an exciting opportunity for a patent professional to join a world-class Patenting team. The team works on all fronts of patenting, from drafting a patent application to supporting in patent licensing and litigation activities. You will work not only with skilled colleagues but also with an extensive network of external associates.


What you will learn and contribute to


You will be responsible for standard essential patent (SEP) portfolio development and support primarily in the following areas:


  • Drafting standard-related 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, including reviewing claim charts and evaluating patent validity in order to ascertain both patentable claim scope and mapping to the standard
  • All above is based on collaborating closely with the inventor community

Your skills and experience


Job Requirements:


  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics/Mathematics, or equivalent field
  • Experience with telecom and computer-implemented patent applications and prosecution thereof
  • European Patent attorney

Pluses if you also have:


  • Extensive experience with 3GPP related technologies and standards
  • 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 communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Mentality of a collaborative team player
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Solution-oriented attitude

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

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. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.


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. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.


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. (Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)


All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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