Intellectual Property Counsel

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.