Patent Engineer

Job summary

Analyze patent claims and conduct prior-art, patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity assessments; draft patent applications and support prosecution. Collaborate with engineering on design-around solutions, evaluate patent portfolios for strategic opportunities, monitor competitors, and communicate intellectual property risks and recommendations.

Job details

Key Responsibilities Analyze patent claims and prepare claim charts. Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and patentability assessments. Perform prior-art searches and identify patentable innovations. Draft patent applications and support prosecution strategies. Collaborate with Engineering on design-around solutions. Evaluate patent portfolios for licensing, acquisitions, and strategic opportunities. Monitor competitor patent activity and contribute to IP strategy. Communicate IP risks and recommendations to technical and business teams. Requirements 5-10+ years of relevant patent, IP, engineering, or technology experience. Strong patent claim interpretation and claim chart preparation skills. Experience with patentability, prior-art, FTO, infringement, or validity analysis. Ability to understand mechanical systems, electrical schematics, and electronics. Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills. Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred. Canadian Patent Agent registration, patent drafting and prosecution, and licensing or acquisition due diligence experience are strong assets. Bilingualism is an asset.

What you’ll do

Analyze patent claims and conduct prior-art, patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity assessments; draft patent applications and support prosecution. Collaborate with engineering on design-around solutions, evaluate patent portfolios for strategic opportunities, monitor competitors, and communicate intellectual property risks and recommendations.

Requirements

Requires 5–10+ years of relevant patent, intellectual property, engineering, or technology experience, with strong claim interpretation, claim charting, and analytical and communication skills. A related engineering degree is preferred; Canadian Patent Agent registration, drafting and prosecution experience, and licensing or acquisition due diligence are strong assets.

Listed skills

• Analytical · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patent Claim Interpretation
• Claim Chart Preparation
• Freedom-To-Operate Analysis
• Infringement Analysis
• Validity Analysis
• Patentability Assessment
• Prior-Art Searching
• Patent Drafting
• Patent Prosecution
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Schematics
• Electronics
• Technical Writing
• Portfolio Evaluation
• Licensing Due Diligence
• Intellectual Property Strategy

Job areas

• Legal
• Engineering
• Technology
• Management & Leadership

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