Patent Professional M F D

Today, Ericsson owns one of the ICT industry's most valuable portfolios of patents. The global patent portfolio consists of 60,000 granted patents in areas such as cellular technology, consumer electronics, cloud, and networks. Ericsson’s Patent Creation Management is part of the global Ericsson GFGS IPR & Licensing Organization and manages all inventions from Ericsson R&D sites worldwide. The Patent Unit Continental Europe supports Ericsson’s R&D centers in Europe and handles all IPR-related tasks.

We are expanding our teams in Aachen, Germany, and seek motivated patent professionals eager to contribute to one of the industry's largest patent portfolios. Join a company dedicated to research and innovation, leading the development of cellular technologies including 5G, 6G, and beyond.

Your Tasks as a Patent Professional

• Provide IPR support for Ericsson’s R&D operations, working closely with inventors on innovative technologies to build a world-class patent portfolio.
• Participate in key projects supporting licensing and litigation, such as patent mining, claim chart generation, rebuttals, technical discussions, or reverse engineering.
• Depending on your qualifications and interests, engage in patent portfolio management, oppositions, and nullity actions to enhance patent value.
• Contribute to operational and strategic improvements through working groups and projects.

Your Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, or computer sciences, with experience as an inventor in standardization and/or project management preferred.
• Understanding of telecommunication technologies.
• Partly qualified European Patent Attorney is required; German Patent Attorney qualification is a plus.
• Experience in patent portfolio management is advantageous.
• AI-based drafting skills are a plus.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, accuracy, flexibility, and team spirit.
• Excellent analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are beneficial.

Why Join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push boundaries and develop solutions never seen before. Join a diverse team of innovators committed to going beyond the status quo and shaping the future.

What Happens Once You Apply?

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