Description:

About This Opportunity:
Today, Ericsson owns one of the ICT industry's most valuable portfolio of patents. The global patent portfolio consists of 60,000 granted patents within the areas of cellular technology, consumer electronics, cloud, AI, networks and beyond.

Join Ericsson as Director Patent Unit US, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and managing cutting-edge portfolio of patents. Patent Unit US belongs to Patent Creation Management (PCM) which is part of the global IPR & Licensing (IPR&L) organization in Ericsson. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team focused on identifying patentable inventions, preparing, and prosecuting patents, evaluating their business, technical, and legal implications, and ensuring robust patent protection across diverse jurisdictions in alignment with Ericsson's strategic goals.

What you will do:

As the head of the PU-US, you will lead a team of approximately 15 patent attorneys and paralegals in the US (Texas and California).
Provide IPR support for Ericsson's R&D operations wherein you will work closely with inventors and innovative technology such as 3GPP telecom standards, security, AI, Wi-Fi, and video streaming and media.
Independently assess invention disclosures and make decisions regarding patent filings.
Prepare, draft, and prosecute patent applications either independently or in collaboration with external counsel, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Create claim charts and provide support for global licensing activities and litigations and engage in projects and activities related to the global PCM organization.
Conduct resource planning in PU-US, including recruiting and developing of talents.
Be responsible for achieving the patent unit performance and development targets.
Report to the Head of Patent Creation Area 4 and collaborate closely through a cross-functional team with the other patent unit managers and representatives from licensing, assertion, and portfolio management.

The Skills You Bring:

A relevant academic background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, Telecommunications, Physics, or equivalent.
Qualified to practice before the USPTO and detailed knowledge of patents and the patent creation process with at least 7 years of experience.
Strong leadership qualities, stakeholder management, outstanding communication and networking skills, and experience in a multi-national and multi-cultural team engagement, also remotely.
Preferably with experience in managing, mentoring, and guiding others to foster a collaborative and innovative culture. You are eager to drive for results and try out new ways of working.
Extensive experience with patent applications, claims, and prosecution processes.
Strong understanding of patent infringement issues and related legal considerations.
Proven track record in managing and developing patent portfolios.
Expertise in intellectual property laws, including international patent regulations.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively across cross-functional teams.