Lead complex patent portfolio strategy for innovation-focused initiatives, connecting intellectual property protection with technology advancement and commercialization. Ontario licensing is required.

As in-house counsel, you will manage patent and trademark portfolios while advising on intellectual property risks and freedom-to-operate considerations. You will partner with inventors, researchers, engineers, and product development groups. The work includes invention disclosures, patent strategy, licensing, and portfolio optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Optimize domestic and international patent portfolios
- Identify, evaluate, and protect new innovations
- Manage intellectual property risks and freedom-to-operate considerations




- Coordinate worldwide patent agents and law firms
- Monitor intellectual property law and emerging technologies

Requirements:

- Licensed lawyer in the state of Ontario
- Experience managing complex patent portfolios
- Experience working with technical teams and inventors
- Solid understanding of patent strategy and risk management
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bring patent strategy, portfolio management, and technical stakeholder experience to protect innovations and support technology development initiatives.

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📌 Patent Portfolio Counsel Innovation (Toronto)
🏢 Smart4 Energy
📍 Toronto