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Intellectual Property Counsel Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Huawei Canada

Huawei Canada – Intellectual Property Counsel

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 on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

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Title: Intellectual Property Counsel

Company: Huawei Canada

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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