Senior Patent Counsel

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people's lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.

The team you'll be part of

Nokia seeks skilled patent attorneys with significant experience in patent assertion claim chart drafting, defending, and patent litigation support activities. The qualified candidate should have a history of being a lead chart presenter in multiple high-value licensing meetings and be comfortable delivering charts face-to-face and via video conferencing. We are looking for a candidate who knows how to deliver charts credibly, consistently and convincingly. The candidate should be able to handle multiple licensing projects in parallel and have patent mining experience for assets in larger portfolios. Must be a team player who can work well with other attorneys, deal leads and technical team members. Experience with video compression, video delivery, user experience, etc. preferred. Preferred location - Sunnyvale, CA office.

Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!

What you will learn and contribute to

Are you passionate about solving problems?

As part of our team, you will:

• Assist in mining Nokia portfolio for potentially infringed assets in technology areas such as OTT, gaming, social media, cloud and networking technologies
• Assist in mining third party portfolios for patent acquisition opportunities
• Prepare and cultivate valid and infringed company-specific technical decks for upcoming meetings (both in-house and using outside firms)
• Lead red-team reviews of claim charts and select which charts are fit for presentation
• Deliver charts in technical meetings with an even keel, support licensing leads Intake and prepare defenses to rebuttals and prior art arguments, ensure consistency of argumentation across multiple discussions
• Prepare and present surrebuttals and add leverage with additional charts
• Work with outside counsel in selecting litigation-grade assets
• Support patent litigation
• Support outside claim chart preparers and/or litigators as needed

Your skills and experience

You have:

• JD admitted to practice in at least one US state.
• Registration with USPTO.
• Able to demonstrate skill and experience in claim chart preparation and drafting, deliver clear claim chart presentations and provide strong defensive arguments.
• Able to use sound judgement and understand assertion/litigation strategy. Willing to work with the Multimedia team to craft arguments and set strategy.
• Ability to travel to attend meetings as needed.
• Preferred work location - Sunnyvale (Dallas may also be considered).

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, 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
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

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.