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.

- Robust 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.

📌 Patent Engineer (Montreal)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Montreal