Intellectual Property Counsel
Job Description
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.