Patent Paralegal

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.

About this opportunity

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.

In your daily work, you will collaborate with Patent Professionals, Inventors, Patent Unit Managers, Outside Counsels / Law firms, and the Licensing department.

What you will do

Have your own global docket of patent families, where you are responsible for administrative aspects of filing, prosecution and maintenance. Tasks include:
Filing of patent applications with the relevant patent offices.
Managing the administrative part of the prosecution of a portfolio of patent in collaboration with patent professionals in the department.
Assignments and quality checks.
Furthermore, paralegals often participate in various projects which often span across Ericsson’s global activities.


You will bring

Bachelor´s degree or equivalent higher education
While experience working as a patent paralegal is preferable, your CV must demonstrate experience working with similar tasks such as admin tasks involving time sensitivity and formality requirements
A desire to build your competence in the role over a significant period. It takes several years’ experience to become a proficient patent paralegal and navigate our processes
Ability to work with complex systems
Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility and willingness to adapt and respond to change
A positive and inspiring attitude to your everyday work and teammates
English proficiency both in writing and speaking
Excellent communication skills


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 never seen before solutions 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?

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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 Elzbieta Penpeska at elzbieta.a.penpeska@ericsson.com

Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email.
Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Västra Götaland : Göteborg
Req ID: 659784