With Nokia, your invention could connect the world.

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Invent With Nokia.

We work with inventors in different ways. Whether you’re a commercial or an academic inventor, we’ll partner with you to take your idea all the way through to patent. How we work together, though, will depend on your goals as an inventor, any governing employer frameworks and confidentiality considerations.

You and all co-inventors need to own all the rights to your invention. As long as you do, you can submit your idea at any point in the development process. You may need to protect your idea’s confidentiality. Or you may own the patent already. In each case, we’ll agree the right partnership and process for you.

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Benefits to inventors

Invent With Nokia is a unique platform. It will enable you to submit inventions and to become an inventor of patents.

A flexible way of working is just one reason for making Nokia your inventing partner. Here are some others:

Generous financial rewards

- in return for transferring your IP rights for a successful invention you could be paid between €10,000-€75,000.

Personal recognition

- as you’ll be named an inventor in the filed patent application

Tailored feedback

- from a Nokia expert after a high-quality assessment of your idea

World-class technology expertise

- our credentials for developing and quality assuring mobile technology inventions are second to none

Knowledge sharing

- through blogs and newsletters

Secure, straightforward process

- thanks to our state-of-the-art inventor platform

Brand recognition

- our reputation is career-enhancing for inventors

Refer an inventor

Invite an inventor to submit an idea and you could earn a referral bonus of €1000.

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A history of innovation

How it started

Portable telephone

Inventors

Sheldon Phillips, Gregor Magnuson, Frank Nuovo

Patent number

Des. 396,230

Filed

Sept 20th 1996

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Where it's going

IoT

At Nokia, our connectivity innovations enable new experiences for work and play. We’ve end-to-end IoT capabilities. These include connectivity, analytics, security and platforms for device management and data collection. As well as supporting IoT products such as payment terminals and wireless metering, we’re developing new IoT services including a network grid and dedicated IoT platform.

Mobile devices

Nokia is synonymous with mobile breakthroughs. Our inventions are inside every mobile phone since the first one, plus a wide range of connected devices. Nokia’s ideas shape every step in the communications chain, from how the network connects to a device to how devices work. Our inventions have been incorporated in the standards for 2G, 3G and 4G. Now we’re at the forefront of developing the connective potential of 5G.

5G

Nokia is leading the way in inventing essential technologies for 5G. A recent study by PA Consulting found that we’re ranked number one for ownership of granted patents that researchers found essential to the 5G standard. With more than 3,500 patent families for 5G and an annual investment of some $4bn in R&D, we’re an essential part of the multitude of new applications enabled by the technology. We’re pioneering breakthroughs in manufacturing, automotive, ports and immersive media amongst other sectors.

Consumer electronics

At Nokia, our innovations are the foundations for industry standards in video, audio and WiFi technologies. We’ve also invented the advances behind enhanced experiences on smart watches. Now we’re transforming the way we watch movies, play games, and stream and record media.

Automotive

Thanks to our portfolio of inventions that span every generation of mobile technology, including 5G, we enable connected vehicles. Millions of cars are sold each year with Nokia’s embedded cellular connectivity. Now we’re looking ahead to new applications in mapping, software updates and in-vehicle infotainment, amongst other areas.

FAQs

What is Invent With Nokia?

Invent With Nokia is Nokia's intellectual property open innovation platform. More simply, it’s a secure portal for inventors outside the company to share their ideas and invent with us.

We invest $billions in research each year and have thousands of talented people. But we know that breakthrough thinking springs from many sources. So we are always keen to work with exceptional individuals and businesses who value innovation and collaboration. Invent With Nokia helps us do that.

What is Intellectual Property?

The simple answer is: “creations of the mind.” Intellectual Property (IP) can include inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names as well as images used in commerce.

IP is protected in law by patents, copyright and trademarks. These protections mean that people can benefit financially and enhance their reputation through what they invent or create.

IP protections play an important role in encouraging innovation. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the public, the IP system aims to foster the right environment for creativity to flourish. More info: http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/

Can I invent with a Nokia employee?

Yes, you can. In your online submission form, you’ll need to name your Nokia co-inventor. You’ll need to make clear what % of the invention is yours. Your Nokia co-inventors need to go to the “Inventor Central” intranet pages and look under “Inventing with externals.”

How does Invent With Nokia work?

Inventors submit their ideas after registering on the site. These are then assessed from multiple angles. If we decide an idea is valuable and supports our business goals, it may be selected for patenting. At that point, the inventor becomes eligible for a financial reward.

Learn more about Registration and Submission

Will Invent With Nokia keep my idea secure? And could my idea be used without my consent?

Inventions are our lifeblood, so keeping them safe is a key priority for us. Invent With Nokia portal is protected with the latest security systems, which we maintain and test regularly.

We would never use an inventor’s idea without their consent. But neither would we ask an inventor’s approval if we’ve been working on something similar, or the idea being discussed is already in the public domain.

We’ll tell you if we decide not to take your idea forward. You will then be released from your obligation of confidentiality to Nokia, subject to the Invent With Nokia Terms & Conditions.

Submit your idea

To enter your idea, first you have to register.