The Audio Patent Engineer will build and maintain their patent portfolio working closely with R&D and the rest of the Multimedia Patenting team. They should be able to utilise their technical skills to support other Patenting teams involved in licensing and/or litigation projects.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS) and preferably some knowledge of Patenting. You will be working in a team with patent professionals located globally.

Your responsibilities

• Evaluating ideas, reviewing invention disclosures, and collaborating with inventors.
• Filing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Securing granted patent applications with claims aligned with the relevant audio coding specifications.
• Overseeing and managing a personal patent portfolio.
• Performing prior-art search and validity analysis on patents in speech/audio coding technology areas.
• Collaborating with other Nokia Technology teams involved in licensing and litigation
  
   

Your skills and experience

You should have:

• Expertise in audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS).
• Experience in cellular communications and 3GPP standard
• Patenting experience, e.g. claim charting.
• Broad knowledge of audio research and audio technology applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive audio 
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

   

It would be nice if you also had:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area.

• Attendance and contribution to MPEG and/or 3GPP standardization meetings.

  
   

More information

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 devices used today. Come join us and make an impact! 

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