At Ericsson, we own one of the most valuable patent portfolios in the ICT industry - over 60,000 granted patents spanning cellular technology, cloud, consumer electronics and beyond. As part of our Patent Creation Management team within the global IPR & Licensing Organization, you will play a key role in shaping and protecting inventions that emerge from Ericsson's antenna technology research and related global initiatives. This is a role for someone who thrives on change, values precision, and wants to grow their full potential within a globally leading technology company.
We welcome both experienced patent professionals and talented engineers/researchers looking to transition into IP management.
What you will do
- Interface with R&D teams in Rosenheim and globally to identify and develop patentable inventions in antenna technology
- Manage your own patent docket with accuracy and precision
- Conduct claim charting and technical analysis
- Handle invention disclosures and contribute to portfolio strategy
- Support in-house patent drafting and prosecution activities
- Act as a bridge between patent attorneys and R&D teams on technical matters
- Stay up to date with developments in European and international patent law, telecom standards and emerging technologies
- Collaborate across legal, technical and business functions in an international, cross-functional team
You will bring
- Core requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of antenna technology (or closely related electromagnetic technologies) - either through professional experience, research background, or technical expertise
- A Master's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or related field
- Either (partial) qualification as a European or German Patent Attorney OR strong hands-on technical experience with genuine interest in patents and motivation to develop IPR expertise
- Solid understanding of telecommunication technologies
- Strong coordination and communication skills, a keen eye for detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
- Substantial on-site availability at our Rosenheim location
Plus (desirable):
- Experience in patent portfolio management
- Hands-on patent drafting and prosecution experience
- Knowledge of other telecommunication areas
- Familiarity with AI-based drafting tools and modern IP workflows
- Openness to continuous learning and developing toward full patent attorney responsibilities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - because we know that diverse teams drive better innovation.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim
Req ID: 783720
Skills Required
- In-depth knowledge of antenna technology or closely related electromagnetic technologies
- Master’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related field
- Partial or full qualification as a European or German Patent Attorney, or strong hands-on technical experience with genuine interest in patents and motivation to develop intellectual property expertise
- Solid understanding of telecommunications technologies
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately with strong attention to detail
- Substantial on-site availability at the Rosenheim location
- Experience in patent portfolio management
- Hands-on patent drafting and prosecution experience
- Knowledge of additional telecommunications areas
- Familiarity with AI-based drafting tools and modern intellectual property workflows
- Openness to continuous learning and developing toward full patent attorney responsibilities
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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