Patent Specialist Trainee
Nokia
As a trainee, you will join a large global team of world-class technical patent specialists who manage Nokia’s leading 5G and 6G standard essential patent portfolio. You will have an opportunity to work closely with inventors and standards delegates to identify and protect high value 5G and 6G inventions, from idealization to patent licensing. Besides, you will also learn from the patent attorneys to create high-quality patents, extending your understanding (beyond the technology) toward patent prosecution. You will have a chance to develop competence in one of the technical areas in the 3GPP technologies domain: e.g., 6G Physical Layer, 6G MIMO, AI/ML enablers, 6G Control Plane/User Plane, 6G Architecture, 6G Security and Non-Terrestrial Networks. By learning and working in one of the most strategic teams, with Nokia-wide visibility, you will have an excellent foundation for your career development.
The position is only for a MSc/PhD student that has around one year to complete the degree, and the application must be made through the Nokia website (i.e., not through LinkedIn messaging or email).
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- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
- 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)
- Medical insurance plan and pension plan to ensure health and long-term financial security
- Car allowance based on eligibility
- 25 days of annual leave, with 5 additional days after 9 months of continuous employment (need to be used in the current holiday year)
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
- A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond
Join Nokia as a Trainee (Technical) Patent Specialist in 3GPP technologies, where you'll collaborate with inventors and patent specialists to drive high-value 5G and 6G invention disclosures. You'll learn to develop and manage global patent portfolios and create claim charts mapping patent claims to standard specifications. Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge areas like 6G Physical Layer, 6G CP/UP, 6G Security and AI/ML enablers. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Nokia's future while building your expertise in patenting and technology, all within a dynamic, globally recognized team dedicated to innovation in telecommunications.
Ongoing MSc/PhD studies in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or another closely related technology area relevant to Nokia’s business concerns
Familiarity with cellular communication standards such as LTE and 5G
Ability to work proactively, multi-task and network
It would be nice if you also had:
R&D experience, such as earlier internship or BSc/MSc thesis position in 3GPP related cellular technologies
Learn from and work with inventors to enable high value 5G and 6G invention disclosures in a selected technical domain
Learn from and work with patenting specialists for enabling high-quality patent applications in a selected technical domain
Learn to make decisions on the further development of the global patent portfolio in a selected technical domain
Learn to prepare and manage claim charts showing how patent claims map to 5G and 6G standard specifications, proving high-value high quality patent portfolio development in a selected technical domain
Have experience in a successful global team