Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy Researcher (m/f/d) - paid Internship

 ​Why join Ericsson?
We are a world leader in the rapidly changing environment of communications technology – by providing hardware, software, and services to enable the full value of connectivity.

Our purpose: To create connections that make the unimaginable possible.
Our vision: A world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future.
Our values: Our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded in the walls and where our core values of professionalism, respect, perseverance and integrity shine through in everything we do.

Join Ericsson’s IPR & Licensing team as an Intellectual Property Rights Policy Researcher and engage in a dynamic role that bridges technology and policy. This paid internship offers a comprehensive platform to explore the intersections of innovation, technology, and intellectual property rights, particularly in the area of cellular standards (2G to 5G). Ericsson is a Swedish company with over 100,000 employees worldwide that creates game-changing technologies and services that shape our future. By combining creativity, expertise and technology, we open new possibilities in communication for you. And together, we support in resolving global challenges. For example by mitigating climate change and connecting every school in the world.

You’ll get the opportunity to

1. Educational Outreach: Explain the significance of IPR and Ericsson in fostering innovation across cellular technologies.
2. Simplification of complex Information: Translate complex legal texts into clear, accessible content.
3. Research and Analysis: Dive into cutting-edge topics related to IPR and emerging technologies; conduct detailed research and synthesize findings.
4. Content Creation: Draft concise summaries of academic and business publications and author a brief research paper.
5. Skill Development: Participate in a series of workshops designed to enhance both soft and hard skills, including:

• Effective presentation and debate techniques,
• Writing for academic and business audiences,
• Conflict management,
• Business English communication,
• Understanding cellular standards, AI and open source environments.

Key skills

• Educational Background: Applicants should possess a degree in law, economics, engineering, or marketing. A strong interest in or a solid understanding of intellectual property rights and new technologies is highly desirable.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Candidates must have outstanding interpersonal abilities along with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The capacity to thrive within a diverse, multicultural team is essential.
• Personal Attributes: We are looking for highly motivated and creative individuals who are committed team players. Preference will be given to those eager to support our mission of enabling a world where limitless connectivity enhances lives, redefines businesses, and pioneers a sustainable future.

Documentation required
Candidates should send their CV and a written example of a paper (or part of a paper) in English (at least 7 pages long). Please note the paper should not include the name of the candidate or affiliation.

What we offer
Duration: 1 October 2024 to 30 March 2025
Weekly working hours: 38 hours
Venue: Munich, Germany. Home office (with access to Ericsson’s office, where the workshops will take place).

This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a robust set of skills that are crucial in the competitive field of IPR. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to groundbreaking work in a vital sector.

What happens once you apply?
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Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || München

Job details: IPR Commercialization Manager