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With a robust portfolio of more than 60,000 granted patents worldwide and a historic track record in successfully licensing its portfolio of IP, Ericsson is seeking a Senior Director of IPR and Licensing to help advance the strategic direction of its global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and licensing activities. Working closely with the Chief Licensing Officer and IPR Licensing Managers, you will support licensing account engagements, manage Ericsson’s relationships with patent pool vendors, lead outreach to prospective licensees in new industries, and support the creation, development, and growth of new licensing campaigns. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives supporting the continued growth of Ericsson’s IPR and licensing business.
The position is based at Ericsson’s Global HQ in Stockholm, Sweden.
What You Will Do
This is an opportunity for an experienced IPR and licensing professional with a proven track record of success.
• Support Ericsson’s licensing account engagements and IP licensing negotiations in collaboration with Licensing Directors.
• Manage Ericsson’s relationships with patent pool vendors.
• Lead outreach to prospective licensees in new industries.
• Support the creation, development, and growth of new licensing campaigns.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that advance Ericsson’s IPR and licensing objectives.
• Apply business, technical, portfolio management, and licensing expertise to support IP monetization efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Patent Assertion, IP Strategy, Legal, and Management.
The Skills You Bring
• More than 10 years of experience working in an IPR organization, with hands-on experience in IP licensing, patent pool management, IP-related business development, patent portfolio management, and patent technical analysis.
• A proven track record of successfully closing licensing deals.
• Experience supporting IP licensing organizations through business or technical analysis, portfolio management, business development, or comparable IP monetization activities.
• In-depth knowledge of general patent licensing practices, standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing, IP law, contracts, and patent assertion.
• A J.D. or equivalent law degree, together with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or an equivalent field, is strongly preferred.
• An advanced degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or an equivalent field is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and argumentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• A self-starting, motivated, and driven approach to developing prospects, initiating licensing campaigns, and supporting IP licensing negotiations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
*The final candidate will undergo a vetting process.
Deadline: 29.10.2026
Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 792054