Technology Standards drives innovation and intellectual property management. You will be part of a large global team of world-class technical patent specialists managing Nokia’s leading 5G and 6G standard essential patent portfolio. You will work closely with inventors and 3GPP RAN1/RAN4 standards delegates to identify and protect high value 5G and 6G inventions, from idealization to claim-charting phase. Besides, you will also work with the patent associates to create high-quality patents, extending your understanding (beyond the technology) toward patent prosecution. With your technical expertise and seamless link to patent prosecution and monetization activities, you will add further value in our world-class patent portfolio development. You will have technical ownership of the specific technology domain of the physical layer inventions/patents, e.g., physical layer design, MIMO, AI/ML for air interface, with massive business impact. By being part of a strategic team, with Nokia-wide visibility, you will have a lot of growth opportunities at Nokia. Come join us and make an impact!

Your responsibilities

• Work with inventors to enable high value 5G and 6G invention disclosures in your technology expertise area, evaluate invention disclosures and make filing decisions. 

• Work with (external) patent associates for enabling high-quality patent applications in your technology expertise area.

• Manage claim charting to the 5G and 6G specifications proving high value patent portfolio development in your technology expertise area and make decisions on the further development of the patent portfolio globally in your technology expertise area.
• Promote a culture of innovation in the company where the technical patent specialists play a central role working closely with the inventors and the patent associates.

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree with research experience and/or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications. 
• Strong technical background on physical layer wireless technologies and familiarity with cellular communication standards such as LTE and 5G New Radio. 
• Ability to work proactively, multi-task and meet aggressive timelines.
• Invention/patent track record, preferably on physical layer.
• Experience on AI tools.

About Us

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

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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.

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