Organization: Nokia
Location: Finland (Tampere and Oulu)
Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: Patent Operations
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Job Type: Graduate / Entry Level
Role Overview
Nokia is seeking a Filing & Prosecution Specialist to join its Filing and Prosecution Administration team in Finland. This role supports Nokia’s Patenting organization in building, maintaining, and strengthening a global patent portfolio. The specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that patent filing and prosecution activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with global requirements.
Working closely with internal patent practitioners and external associates worldwide, the role contributes directly to the quality, integrity, and timely management of Nokia’s intellectual property assets.
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Key Areas of Responsibility
Patent Filing and Prosecution Support
The specialist supports and collaborates with patent practitioners throughout the filing and prosecution lifecycle of patent applications. This includes coordinating documentation, managing correspondence, and ensuring procedural accuracy across jurisdictions.
Docketing and Data Management
A core responsibility is to create, maintain, and update accurate records in intellectual property management systems. The role requires consistent attention to data quality, completeness, and reliability.
Electronic Filing and Documentation
The position handles patent application filings through electronic filing systems and prepares a variety of patent-related documents and official correspondence, including responses to office actions and other procedural communications.
Deadline and Workflow Management
The specialist proactively manages patent prosecution dockets, tracks deadlines, and ensures that all required actions are completed within established timeframes. Close coordination with internal and external stakeholders is essential to meeting these obligations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Educational Background
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and/or a paralegal certificate. This educational foundation supports the role’s analytical, procedural, and organizational demands.
Professional Experience and Skills
The role requires three or more years of experience in European and PCT patent application filing and prosecution. Experience with Finnish and UK patent filings is considered an advantage. The candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Communication and Collaboration
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential. The specialist is expected to work effectively in a team environment while also operating independently with professionalism and self-discipline.
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About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, advancing technologies across fixed, mobile, and transport networks. Powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, the company continues to shape the future of connectivity, helping create a more secure and sustainable world.
About the Business Group
Nokia Technologies is responsible for managing and monetizing Nokia’s extensive patent portfolio. Built on decades of research and development leadership, the group supports innovations deployed in virtually all connected devices today. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to globally impactful intellectual property initiatives.
Recruitment Philosophy and Inclusion
Nokia is committed to inclusive hiring practices and values diversity across its workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Respect and inclusion are central to Nokia’s culture.
Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply, as diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen teams and innovation.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Nokia’s official careers page. The length of the recruitment process may vary by role, and Nokia strives to provide a smooth and respectful experience for all applicants.
Additional details about the recruitment journey are available on Nokia’s careers platform.
