Patent Counsel

WiLAN
Full-time Canada, Canada Other-General
Posted:
February 28, 2026
Location:
Canada, Canada, Canada

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Patent Counsel

REPORTS TO

Licensing Business Unit Leader

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Licensing Teams; Business Development; Legal Counsel; Litigation Services; President & CEO.

External: External Technical Consultants, Patent Attorneys, Litigation Attorneys.

POSITION SUMMARY

A seasoned patent professional who takes ownership in providing legal support for licensing, litigation, and prosecution of existing patent portfolios, as well as due diligence in the acquisition of new patent portfolios.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct legal analysis and work with internal and external technology experts to create infringement analysis materials with respect to prospective licensee products.
  • Participate in licensing meetings to provide legal support in asserting and defending patents.
  • Provide input and manage external counsel on key patent matters such as infring...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Canada, Canada
Posted: February 28, 2026
Deadline: April 09, 2026