Details of the Organization

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity and AI-era technology, driven by the innovations of Nokia Bell Labs. The company manages a massive global patent portfolio, focusing on fixed, mobile, and transport networks. Nokia is committed to an inclusive culture and offers a learning-rich environment with benefits like hybrid work schemes, extensive parental leave, and well-being programs. The Filing & Prosecution Administration team is a critical pillar in securing Nokia’s intellectual property worldwide.

Details of the Job/Internship

Nokia is hiring a Patent Filing & Prosecution Specialist to join their team in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support practitioners in filing and prosecuting Indian National, provisional, and PCT patent applications.
• Manage the request for Foreign Filing Licenses (FFL) for inventions by Indian inventors intended for foreign jurisdictions.
• Oversee all required formalities, including Power of Attorneys and collecting wet signatures from inventors for assignments.
• Prepare official correspondence, such as responses to office actions and working statements (Form 27) for the Indian Patent Office.
• Execute electronic filings and manage the payment system for official patent fees.
• Create and maintain accurate records and docketing within the Nokia patent database to ensure no deadlines are missed.
• Coordinate with archives in Finland and local agents in various countries for document management.
• Proactively manage the prosecution docket, ensuring adherence to strict statutory timelines.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Legal) or Management; a paralegal certificate is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of patent prosecution rules and procedures, specifically docketing practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and professional self-discipline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team across multiple time zones.
• Nice-To-Have: Direct experience in filing and prosecuting National or PCT applications at the Indian Patent Office.
• Nice-To-Have: Experience in a private practice or an in-house IP team.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Application and Registration Details

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