Patent Agent

3 weeks ago

Canada Ciena Full time

As the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our culture prioritizes flexible work, individual growth, well‑being and belonging. We lead with humanity—driving business priorities and meaningful social impact. Patent Agent – Remote (North America) This role manages Ciena’s worldwide patent portfolio of more than 3,000 optical networking properties, receives and evaluates invention disclosures, contributes to internal Patent Review Board meetings, manages outside counsel, and supports litigation, licensing and other IP projects. Responsibilities Strategically manage Ciena’s global patent portfolio in optical networking. Receive, evaluate and manage invention disclosures. Contribute to Patent Review meetings and manage outside counsel. Provide litigation, licensing and IP support and collaborate with Litigation and Licensing teams. Required Skills Strong technical knowledge of optical telecommunication networks, including WDM and PON networks and devices. Deep understanding of patent drafting, claim construction and claim charting for infringement and invalidity analysis, especially in the electrical arts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all reporting levels. Self‑starter capable of working independently and as part of a team. Prior Work B.S. degree in electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication engineering or software engineering. Registered Patent Agent. 5+ years of US patent prosecution and/or litigation 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. Preferred Experience Advanced degree or commensurate work experience in electrical engineering, physics, telecommunication engineering or software engineering. Managing a patent portfolio, invention intake system, and Patent Review Board process. Participating in patent litigations in US federal court and/or administrative post‑grant proceedings at the USPTO. Conducting patent prior art searches, evidence of use claim chartings and freedom to operate analyses. Reviewing and crafting claim charts to assess claim scope as related to industry standards and contributions to standards development organizations. Technical knowledge of software for optical telecommunication networks, including WDM and PON networks and AI assisted network management. Familiarity with AI assisted prior art searching and claim charting for infringement and invalidity. Pay Range (Canada) $101,700 – $180,100 Benefits Medical, dental and vision plans. 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. Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in compliance with applicable laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Not Ready to Apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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