Patent Portfolio Manager

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ciena Canada, Inc. Full time

Ciena Canada, Inc. is committed to its people-first philosophy.

Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging.

We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Our company is currently seeking a Patent Portfolio Manager to join our legal department to manage the company's patents and patent applications in the IP/packet and optical networking areas.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

  • Working with the rest of the patent prosecution team to strategically manage Ciena's worldwide patent portfolio of more than 2,500 properties.
  • Promoting the patent development program within the internal R&D community.
  • Contributing during internal Patent Review Board meetings.
  • Receiving and evaluating invention disclosures.
  • Managing outside patent prosecution counsel.
  • Assessing the value of patent acquisition prospects.
  • Helping to define Ciena's overall Intellectual Property strategy.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Patent Prosecution and will have the opportunity to support standard essential patent (SEP) development, litigation, licensing and other IP projects as appropriate.

This is a remote role based anywhere in North America.

Required Skills:

  • Strong technical knowledge of telecommunication networks, including IP/packet, optical and management software.
  • Deep understanding of patent drafting, claim construction and claim charting, especially in the electrical arts.
  • Ability to effectively manage and run an invention intake system and the Patent Review Board.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all reporting levels of an organization.
  • Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Patent assertion and litigation support experience a bonus.

Required Experience:

  • B.S. degree in electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication engineering or software engineering; Advanced degree or commensurate work experience strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of US patent prosecution experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
  • Experience working with non-US patent offices, with a focus on Europe, India and Asia.
  • Previous experience managing a patent portfolio preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual pay range for this position in Canada is CND $132,100 - $217,500.

The annual pay range for this position in the US is USD $125,400 - $200,400.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

We have a customized range for this specific role.

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