Trainee Patent Attorney

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About this opportunity:

Technology is changing rapidly through advances in 5G, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Ericsson’s Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing organization is seeking participants for its three-year Patent Attorney Trainee Program.

This program is designed for recent master’s or doctoral graduates, and early-career professionals, with a background in information and communication technology or a related field. You will work at the intersection of technology, innovation and intellectual property, helping protect ideas that shape the future of communications.

What you will do:

• Participate in structured training in patent law, technology and intellectual property. No prior legal experience is required.


• Work with inventors and technical specialists to understand new ideas and identify potential intellectual property opportunities.


• Develop skills in evaluating inventions, drafting patent applications and supporting their review by patent offices.


• Learn how intellectual property can support innovation and business goals.


• Complete a secondment with a patent law firm or patent office as part of your development.


• Build the knowledge and experience needed to pursue qualification as a European Patent Attorney.


• Collaborate with colleagues across an international technology and intellectual property organization.

The skills you bring:

• A master’s or doctoral degree, or equivalent experience, in information and communication technology or a related technical field.


• A strong interest in technology, innovation and how new ideas can be protected.


• Excellent written and spoken English.


• Careful attention to detail and the ability to understand complex technical information.


• A collaborative approach and openness to giving and receiving feedback.


• Motivation to learn, develop and build a career in patent work.