Patent Assistant/Paralegal (464766)

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
Come, and be where it begins.

Our Exciting Opportunity
To meet the demand of our growing patent licensing business, the IPR and Licensing is building for the future. In addition to securing freedom-of-action for Ericsson on the telecom market, substantial revenues are built through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Ericsson currently has some 54,000 granted patents and more than 100 patent-licensing agreements in place.
Would you like join a team that is accountable for protecting the IPR of Ericsson's innovative technologies and products? We offer great opportunities in this very results-oriented and exciting area!

This position is within the team called Kista PU-RAN1, which works closely with Ericsson Research on protecting Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). Also, the team is actively working with improving the ways of working and education program.

We are now looking for a Patent Assistant/Paralegal to assist the Patent Professionals in the patent organization. You will ensure that the administrative part of patent portfolio management, i.e. filing and prosecuting patent applications is performed in accordance with our internal policies and patent law. You will collaborate with Patent Professionals, Inventors, Patent Unit Managers, Outside Counsels / Law firms, Licensing department.

You will
• Handle and process documents with related term dates which are an integral part of the process of patenting products and methods
• File patent applications and pursue protection for the patent applications with the patent office
• Prepare and review Patent Finance documents
• Assist the attorney in handling project assignments, when required
• Be based in Stockholm, Sweden and will report to the Director Patent Unit RAN1

To be successful in the role you must have
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience within a patent-related administration work
• Genuine interest and some knowledge of patent process, local laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Application
The selection and interview process is ongoing, so send your application in English as soon as it is ready. If you have specific questions you are welcome to email recruiter Karolina Grad at karolina.grad@ericsson.com
Location: Kista, Sweden
Last day to apply is the 23rd of February, 2021.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you!
Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.

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What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process

Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law or Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics.

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