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Nokia · 2 weeks ago

Senior Patent Counsel/Agent

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, seeking a skilled Patent Attorney to join their Cellular Standards Patenting team. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to 3GPP technologies, protecting inventions for 5G and 6G standards, and collaborating with researchers in the telecom industry.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Patent law expertise3GPP patent applicationsEuropean Patent AttorneyTelecommunications degreeElectrical Engineering degreeComputer Science degreePhysics/Mathematics degreeAnalytical acumenRelationship buildingCommunication skillsTeam player mentalityMotivational skills

Required

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

Preferred

Extensive experience with 3GPP 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

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

Company

Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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