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Senior Patent Counsel/Agent

NOKIA
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

We are looking for a skilled Patent Attorney to join our Cellular Standards Patenting team at Nokia Technologies. In this role, you will draft and prosecute Nokias invaluable patent applications in the field of 3GPP technologies together with seasoned external and/or internal patent attorneys globally. You will be in the forefront of protecting inventions contributed to 5G and 6G standard development with IP and collaborating with top researchers in the telecom industry. With your expertise in patent law and patent practice, you will contribute to building a world-leading, monetizable, patent portfolio in cellular standards area. This is a unique opportunity to join the Nokia team of patent professionals with a strong track record of high-quality patent asset used successfully in licensing and litigations globally.


  • Drafting patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys
  • Prosecuting globally the patent applications inhouse and with external patent attorneys
  • Evaluating filed patent applications on a regular basis
  • Reviewing claim charts and collaborating with others to ascertain the claim scope and mapping to standards
  • Collaborating closely with the inventor community

  • Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with 3GPP related patent applications and prosecution
  • Qualified European Patent Attorney, US Patent Attorney/Agent or Indian Patent Agent

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Extensive experience with 3GPP radio related technologies and standards
  • Ability to innovate, and agility to adapt to, new ways of doing things
  • Great skills at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and communication skills
  • Drive for results
  • Mentality of a collaborative team player
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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.

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

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.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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