Drive innovation as a Patent Agent/Gestionnaire de dossiers de brevets at EXFO in Quebec City or Montreal. Evaluate inventions and support patent applications in a dynamic environment.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with inventors and engineering teams to assess patentability and manage global patent strategies. Your expertise will guide patent prosecution and portfolio management, while you also liaise with external legal partners. Continuous improvement in IP processes is expected to enhance EXFO's global positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and assess invention disclosures
• Collaborate on drafting and prosecuting patents
• Prepare responses for patent office actions
• Manage patent portfolio activities and filings
• Contribute to IP process evolution and optimization
Requirements:
• Degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in IP management
• Experience in high-tech or telecommunications is a plus
• Str...