Intellectual Property Specialist

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.

Requirements

• 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.