Audio Patent Engineer

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nokia Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Description
The Audio Patent Engineer will build and maintain their patent portfolio working closely with R&D and the rest of the Multimedia Patenting team. They should be able to utilise their technical skills to support other Patenting teams involved in licensing and/or litigation projects. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS) and preferably some knowledge of Patenting. You will be working in a team with patent professionals located globally.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Evaluating ideas, reviewing invention disclosures, and collaborating with inventors.
  • Filing and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Securing granted patent applications with claims aligned with the relevant audio coding specifications.
  • Overseeing and managing a personal patent portfolio.
  • Performing prior-art search and validity analysis on patents in speech/audio coding technology areas.
  • Collaborating with other Nokia Technology teams involved in licensing and litigation

Key Skills And Experience
You should have:

  • Expertise in audio codecs (e.g. EVS, AMR, AAC, MPEG-H, MPEG-I, IVAS).
  • Experience in cellular communications and 3GPP standard
  • Patenting experience, e.g. claim charting.
  • Broad knowledge of audio research and audio technology applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive audio
  • Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area.
  • Attendance and contribution to MPEG and/or 3GPP standardization meetings.

About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

About The Business Group
Nokia Technologies manages and monetizes Nokia's patent portfolio, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact.

Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team
Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected

devices used today. Come join us and make an impact

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