Patent Agent

The Patent Agent role at Ericsson offers an exciting opportunity for tech-savvy individuals interested in intellectual property, innovation, and cutting-edge technologies like AI and 5G. Whether you’re experienced in patent law or have a strong technical background and want to be involved in evaluating, drafting, and managing patents, this position lets you work with global inventors, researchers, and university partners. It’s a chance to grow your expertise in a dynamic environment, support licensing and litigation activities, and contribute to Ericsson’s impressive portfolio of over 60,000 patents. If you're passionate about technology and want to play a key role in shaping the future of connectivity, this could be a perfect fit! You’ll be at the intersection of tech, law, and business - making an impact, learning every day, and working with a passionate, global team. If you are into tech, innovation, and a role that mixes creativity with strategy, this is your chance to shine!

What you will do:

Get ready to dive into the future of innovation with Ericsson! You’ll use cutting-edge AI-powered tools and smart workflows to:

• Evaluate new inventions and decide which ideas should become patents.
• Collaborate with a global team of inventors and innovators during creative ideation sessions.
• Own the process of drafting and filing patent applications, sometimes teaming up with patent attorneys worldwide.
• Manage your own portfolio, prioritizing what’s important and keeping projects on track.
• Help shape and optimize Ericsson’s patent collection, identifying hidden gems and trimming what’s less relevant.
• Support licensing deals and legal battles by mapping patents to products and providing key insights.
• Jump into exciting projects that push Ericsson’s patent strategy forward.

The skills you bring:

Here is what makes you a great fit:

• A solid academic background in telecom, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or something similar.
• 3+yrs of experience.
• Strong communication skills to clearly share ideas and collaborate with diverse teams and an ability to break down complex ideas so everyone understands.
• You know your way around patents - from evaluating inventions to drafting and prosecuting applications across Canada, the US, and beyond.
• You understand the complexities of patent infringement and legal considerations.
• Bonus points if you’ve managed patent portfolios or are qualified to practice with CIPO or USPTO.

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?