Senior Patent Agent, Intellectual Property

6 days ago

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Photonic Inc. Full time $120,000 - $165,000 per year

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

Photonic is seeking a strategically minded and technically adept
Senior Patent Agent
to join our IP team in shaping the future of quantum innovation. In this role, you will play a key part in protecting Photonic's groundbreaking technologies and advancing our IP strategy. You will work cross-functionally with R&D teams and senior leadership to build a world-class IP portfolio that sustains our commercial advantage.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

  • Develop and Expand
    Photonic's IP portfolio in alignment with our IP strategy, managing the full patent lifecycle from initial idea harvest to patent grant and beyond.
  • Partner with inventors
    and technical leaders
    across the quantum stack to identify and protect commercially valuable inventions.
  • Oversee external patent agents
    to ensure high-quality cost-effective patent filings and prosecution.
  • Maintain
    accurate due-diligence ready records for Photonic's IP portfolio.
  • Provide internal training and education
    on
    IP best practices and internal processes for protecting innovation.
  • Support external partnerships, marketing, and business
    development by identifying and mitigating IP risks.
  • Collaborate with Legal
    to identify, assess, and mitigate risks relating to third-party IP.
  • Manage
    the IP budget.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

  • 7+ years of experience in patent portfolio management, including at least 3 years of practice without supervision
  • Degree in physics, engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
  • Qualification as a US Patent Agent, Canadian Patent Agent or European Patent Attorney
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable IP insights with minimal external guidance.
  • Proactive and self-directed work style, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines

Desirable experience:

  • Conducting freedom-to-operate analyses
  • Growing a patent portfolio in a scaling company
  • Designing, supporting and communicating internal processes and policies for protecting IP

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

  • Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
  • Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
  • Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
  • Inclusive company culture
  • Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $120,000 to $165,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

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