Why join Ericsson?

Ericsson is a Swedish company with over 90,000 employees worldwide that creates game-changing technologies and services that shape our future. 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.  
Join a team of like-minded innovators driven to go beyond the status quo to build what’s next. 
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.

About this opportunity

Join Ericsson’s IPR & Licensing team as an Intellectual Property (IP) 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 IP rights. 

 

You’ll get the opportunity to 

Educational Outreach: Help academics, policy makers and broad audiences understand how IP rights and Ericsson’s contributions drive innovation.Simplification of Complex Information: Translate complex legal texts into clear, accessible content.Research and Analysis: Explore emerging issues at the intersection of IP rights and new technologies. Conduct structured research and draw out meaningful insights.Content Creation: Draft concise summaries of academic and business publications and author several brief research or policy papers.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 policy 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 or economics. A strong interest in or a solid understanding of intellectual property rights 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.Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany (e.g., EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship or an existing German work permit). Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
Documentation required
Candidates should submit their CV and a writing sample in English (minimum 10 pages) via the 'Upload Resume' and 'Attach Cover Letter' fields, respectively.. The sample may be an academic or policy-oriented paper, preferably related to intellectual property rights. To ensure a fair and unbiased review process, the writing sample must not include the candidate’s name or institutional affiliation. No letter of recommendation or cover letter is required. 

 

What we offer

Duration: 1 October 2025 to 30 March 2026Weekly working hours: 40 hours Venue: Munich, Germany (hybrid) Salary: €2,000 gross per month 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.
 

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.
 
What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || München

Req ID: 766529