About this opportunity:
We are looking for a Patent Professional to help identify, protect, and maximize the value of Ericsson's innovations and technology. In this role, you will work closely with inventors, engineers, R&D teams, and external partners to develop and manage high-quality patent assets aligned with business and technology strategies.
You will be responsible for evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, supporting portfolio development, and contributing to licensing and patent-related activities. In addition, you will play a key role in Ericsson's Patent Attorney Trainee Program by coaching and mentoring trainee patent attorneys throughout their professional development journey.
What you will do:- Identify, assess, and develop patentable inventions in collaboration with inventors and technical teams.- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications across multiple jurisdictions.- Manage patent portfolios and maintain patent docket activities.- Support portfolio analysis, claim charting, and patent quality initiatives.- Contribute to opposition, invalidation, and patent assertion activities.- Provide support in licensing, negotiations, and patent-related legal matters.- Use patent management and monitoring tools to track activities, ensure compliance, and identify process improvements.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and R&D leadership.- Coach and mentor trainee patent attorneys, supporting their development and preparation for qualification exams.
The skills you bring:- A Master's or PhD degree in a relevant technical field, such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Applied Physics, Computer Science, ICT, or a related discipline.- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney.- Strong knowledge of patent prosecution processes and intellectual property management.-Understanding of relevant patent laws, regulations, and practices across jurisdictions.- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in complex technology areas.- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.- Coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to support the development of others.- A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive knowledge sharing and best practices.
Skills Required
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Applied Physics, Computer Science, ICT, or a related technical field
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney
- Strong knowledge of patent prosecution processes and intellectual property management
- Understanding of patent laws, regulations, and practices across jurisdictions
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in complex technology areas
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Coaching and mentoring experience
- Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive knowledge sharing and best practices
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. job postings describe multiple medical plan options (including PPO and HSA‑eligible HDHP) plus dental and vision, aligning with a comprehensive medical suite. Corporate materials also emphasize wellbeing resources and EAP support.
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Retirement Support — Company communications and U.S. materials reference market‑competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with automatic employer contributions and additional matching. Investor and benefits materials signal a structured approach to total rewards that includes long‑term savings programs.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance offering.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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