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Lawyer & Patent Agent

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  • Montréal, QC
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Sep 4, 2026
  • 1 position
Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Master’s degree
Apply by
Oct 4, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

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Expired Oct 3, 2026

Original job posting

The role involves managing strategic intellectual property projects, focusing on the protection and commercialization of assets in AI and advanced technologies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, drafting patent portfolios, and providing legal opinions on infringement and validity.

Job details

The role involves managing strategic intellectual property projects, focusing on the protection and commercialization of assets in AI and advanced technologies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, drafting patent portfolios, and providing legal opinions on infringement and validity. Candidates must hold a law degree and be a licensed attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting. A Canadian or U.S. patent agent designation and expertise in AI, software, or telecommunications are highly valued.

What you’ll do

The role involves managing strategic intellectual property projects, focusing on the protection and commercialization of assets in AI and advanced technologies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, drafting patent portfolios, and providing legal opinions on infringement and validity.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a law degree and be a licensed attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting. A Canadian or U.S. patent agent designation and expertise in AI, software, or telecommunications are highly valued.

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Intellectual Property Risk Assessment
  • Patent Drafting
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Freedom-to-operate Analysis
  • Validity Analysis
  • Infringement Analysis
  • Legal Drafting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Business Acumen

Job areas

  • Legal
  • Consulting
  • Technology
  • Science & Research

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