Senior Patent Counsel, Multimedia SEP and TA

Nokia Technology’s patent portfolio team is at the forefront of managing Nokia's industry-leading patent portfolio, driving the growth of our licensing business. Comprising a global group of intellectual property and technical professionals, this team is dedicated to enhancing value from Nokia’s patents and R&D efforts. We focus on transforming research into innovative solutions while effectively monetizing Nokia's world-class patent assets.

We are seeking a video compression expert with deep expertise in H.26X, AV1, and VP9 codecs. Strong experience in patent processes, including handling invention disclosures, patent prosecution, and claim chart drafting, is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing video codec patent portfolios and successfully prosecuting patent applications aligned with relevant standards.

Video coding experience is essential for this role.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
In this role, you will have a direct impact on the management and monetization of Nokia’s world class Multimedia patent portfolio.

A representative list, but not exhaustive, of the main responsibility areas include:

• Evaluating ideas, reviewing invention disclosures, and collaborating with inventors
• Filing and prosecuting patent applications
• Securing granted patents with claims aligned to the relevant video codec specifications
• Overseeing and managing a personal patent portfolio.
• Performing prior-art search and validity analysis on patents in video codec technology areas.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Your skills and experience
You have:

• Expertise in video compression codecs (e.g. H.26X, AV1, or VP9).
• Experience in filing and prosecuting patent applications
• Experience in patent portfolio management
• Experience in reviewing patent applications and generating claim charts.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

It would be nice if you also had:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area.
• Qualified as an EP patent attorney.
• Attendance and contribution to MPEG and JVET standardization meetings.

ABOUT US
Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers 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

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.