Intellectual Property Counsel
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:
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Working closely with R&D engineers in Huawei’s invention disclosure review process to identify valuable inventions for patent applications in telecom technical area
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Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to Huawei and to formulate a global filing strategy
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Reviewing patent applications and office action responses (in different foreign jurisdictions including US, EP, JP, KR) drafted by outside counsel
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In house preparing patent applications and office action responses for filing in different jurisdictions for significant patent applications
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Analyzing and managing patent portfolios, including preparation of claim charts
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Providing support in licensing, litigation, or other matters from time to time
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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.