Huawei Canada has an immediate contract opening for an Intellectual Property Specialist.
About the Team:
The Intellectual Property Rights Department at Huawei Canada plays a vital role in fostering innovation and protecting intellectual property. As a team dedicated to empowering inventors, we guide employees through the patent process, from idea conception to filing. Our mission is to safeguard groundbreaking technologies while promoting a culture of creativity and collaboration. By supporting innovators across diverse fields, we ensure Huawei Canada remains a leader in cutting-edge advancements, driving progress and delivering value to our global community.
About the Job:
Working closely with R&D engineers in Huawei’s invention disclosure review process to identify valuable inventions for patent applications in telecom technical area
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to Huawei and to formulate a global filing strategy
Reviewing patent applications and office action responses (in different foreign jurisdictions including US, EP, JP, KR) drafted by outside counsel
In house preparing patent applications and office action responses for filing in different jurisdictions for significant patent applications
Analyzing and managing patent portfolios, including preparation of claim charts
Providing support in licensing, litigation, or other matters from time to time
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other skill development opportunities
The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Registered USPTO/CIPO Patent Agent (member in good standing with applicable provincial/territorial Law Society will be considered an asset)
3 or more years’ experience of preparing and prosecuting U.S., Canadian and/or international patent applications, preferably in the telecommunications, semiconductor, and computer fields
Strong technical background with a B.S. and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
Strong written and oral communications skills
Additional Information:
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
Skills Required
- Registered USPTO or CIPO Patent Agent
- At least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting U.S., Canadian, and/or international patent applications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant field
- Strong technical background
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience in telecommunications, semiconductor, or computer fields
- Membership in good standing with an applicable provincial or territorial Law Society
What We Do
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City.
