Intellectual Property Counsel

About this role

Huawei Canada has an immediate permanent opening for an Intellectual Property Counsel.

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)

4 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.