About this opportunity:
Ericsson's Patent Creation Management is part of the Business Area IPR & Licensing and supports research and development teams worldwide in patent matters. Ericsson has one of the ICT industry's largest patent portfolios, covering cellular technology, consumer electronics, cloud, networks and more.
We are expanding one of our Patent Units in Kista, Sweden, and are looking for a Patent Attorney or part-qualified Patent Attorney to support innovation in Radio Access Network implementation and transport technologies. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of 5G, 6G and future communication technologies while working with technical and legal experts globally.
What you will do:
- Advise research and development teams on intellectual property matters and work closely with technical inventors.
- Evaluate inventions. Draft, file and manage patent applications through examination and grant.
- Coordinate national filings with internal teams, external counsel and patent offices worldwide.
- Prepare claim charts, develop patent strategies and work with patent portfolio management.
- Support licensing, litigation, oppositions and other patent-related activities, depending on your experience and interests.
- Participate in technical discussions with engineers, patent professionals and external counsel.
- Contribute to projects and working groups that improve patent processes, tools and ways of working.
- Manage several activities while collaborating with colleagues across different countries and functions.
The skills you bring:
- A degree in engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field.
- Experience in patents as a Patent Attorney, part-qualified Patent Attorney, patent examiner or patent engineer.
- An interest in technical, business and legal matters, including patent strategy and portfolio management.
- Experience as an inventor or expert, in Radio Access Network implementation and transport technologies is a advantage.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams across cultures and locations.
- Motivation to learn and improve processes and tools, including the use of AI-based tools for patent drafting and prosecution.
- Proficiency in English.
Skills Required
- Degree in engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Experience as a Patent Attorney, part-qualified Patent Attorney, patent examiner, or patent engineer
- Interest in technical, business, and legal matters, including patent strategy and portfolio management
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively
- Clear communication skills and ability to work with diverse international teams
- Proficiency in English
- Experience as an inventor or expert in Radio Access Network implementation and transport technologies
- Motivation to learn and improve processes and tools, including AI-based patent drafting and prosecution tools
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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