Patent Professional i Stockholm

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are truly a global company, working across borders in 175 countries, offering a diverse, performance-driven culture & an innovative & engaging environment where employees enhance their potential everyday. Our employees live our vision & core values. They share a passion to win & a high responsiveness to customer needs that in turn makes us a desirable partner to our clients. To ensure professional growth, Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Unit description
To meet the demand of our growing patent licensing business, the IPR & Licensing is building for the future. In addition to securing freedom-of-action for Ericsson on the telecom market, substantial revenues are created through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Ericsson currently has some 45,000 granted patents and more than 100 patent-licensing agreements in place.

You can be part of the team that is responsible for protecting the IPR of Ericsson's innovative technologies and products. IPR and Licensing offers interesting career opportunities in this very challenging and exciting area.

Job description:
As a patent professional within the Patent Unit Kista, Radio Access Network, your main responsibilities will include the following:
• Identification and protection of patentable inventions. This will involve working in close cooperation with both inventors and research & standardization staff.
• Handling and decisions on patent applications and patents including, Drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications.
• Assessment of the nature and desired extent of patent protection in view of Ericsson’s business.
• Reviewing Ericsson technologies and services under all patent aspects.
• Providing advice on validity, relevance and scope of both Ericsson and third-party patents.

Ensuring that R&D, Commercial and Legal management functions are fully aware of the significance of patent matters in their own areas of responsibility.
• Managing patent portfolios and making sure that quality is secured for our Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
• Investigating and supporting in technical discussions for licensing and sales opportunities for Ericsson’s patents.
• Preparing claim charts
• Continuously improve the ways of working with the above responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field such as electronic engineering, applied physics, computer science, and ICT.
• Very good written and spoken English
• At least a few years’ experience of patent work
 
Preferred Qualifications
• Preferably European Patent Attorney, but applicants who have started with the certification would be considered.
• Self-motivated and strong drive to accomplish tasks and become a world-class patent professional.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of 3G, 4G and/or 5G standardization

Trust – Innovation - Performance: These are the core values that define Ericsson reputation and guide us in our daily work and in the way we do business.

Application
The selection and interview process is ongoing, so send your application in English as soon as it is ready. If you have specific questions please contact Hiring Manager Roger Bou Faical at

The position is in Kista - Sweden.

 Last day to apply is the 25th of May, 2018.

 We welcome the opportunity to meet you!

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || || Stockholm || 21094

Req ID: 236327