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Patrik Hammarén

Patrik Hammarén

Acting President of Nokia Technologies

b. 1982

Patrik is Acting President of Nokia Technologies - Nokia’s patent, technology, and brand licensing business. Patrik and his team are responsible for protecting, managing, and monetizing Nokia’s industry-leading patent portfolio, driving innovation through investment in 5G, 6G, and multimedia R&D and standardization, and advising the other Nokia business groups on their IP strategy.

Nokia Technologies completed its smartphone patent licensing renewals in February 2024, signing seven major agreements in fourteen months, including licenses with Apple and Samsung. Nokia Technologies also continues to make strong progress with its patent licensing growth areas of automotive, consumer electronics, the Internet of Things, and multimedia.

Prior to his current role, Patrik held several senior positions in Nokia Technologies’ licensing business including: Chief Licensing Officer Wireless Technologies; Vice President, Head of IoT Licensing Program; and Head of Patent Licensing Greater China. During this time, he was heavily involved in the renewal of many of Nokia’s major smartphone license agreements.

Patrik also has extensive experience in IP strategy, business development, and transactions and has a master's degree in law from Helsinki University and a master’s degree in science from Aalto University.

Outside of work Patrik enjoys reading, playing sports, and spending time with his family, especially watching his sons play ice hockey.

 

Career history:

  • 2024-2024 Chief Licensing Officer Wireless Technologies, Nokia Technologies
  • 2022-2024 Vice President, Head of IoT Licensing Program, Nokia Technologies
  • 2020-2022 Head of Patent Licensing Greater China, Nokia Technologies
  • 2018-2020 Director, Patent Licensing, Nokia Technologies
  • 2014 – 2018 Manager, Patent Licensing, Nokia Technologies
  • 2013 – 2014 Senior Legal Counsel, HERE, a Nokia company
  • 2013 – 2013 Legal Counsel, HERE, a Nokia company
  • 2012 – 2013 Legal Counsel, Central and East Europe, Nokia
  • 2011 – 2012 Legal Counsel, Central Europe
  • 2007 – 2011 Legal Counsel, MeeGo & Open Source