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Patent Specialist

Patent Specialist

TRS Staffing Solutions • Richmond, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Patent Specialist (Engineering / IP Focus)

Vancouver, BC - $90,000 – $170,000 CAD

About the Opportunity

A global, innovation-driven organization in the consumer products space is seeking a Patent Specialist to join its Vancouver-based engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and intellectual property, helping to identify, protect, and strategically manage innovations across a diverse product portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for either:

  • IP professionals with hands‑on patent experience, or
  • Engineers looking to transition into intellectual property, with support through mentorship and formal training.

What You’ll Be Doing

Invention & Disclosure Management

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and extract patentable ideas
  • Translate technical concepts into structured invention disclosures
  • Act as a key liaison between engineering teams, global IP stakeholders, and external counsel

Patent Evaluation & Filing

  • Conduct or coordinate prior art and patentability searches
  • Evaluate novelty, commercial value, and competitive positioning
  • Support patent drafting and filing in partnership with external counsel
  • Ensure timely and high‑quality prosecution processes

Freedom to Operate (FTO) & Risk Management

  • Conduct or support FTO analyses during product development
  • Identify potential infringement risks and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop design‑around solutions
  • Monitor competitor activity and emerging IP risks

Portfolio & Process Management

  • Maintain patent databases and track IP portfolio performance
  • Support decisions around continuations, abandonments, and licensing opportunities
  • Manage IP‑related costs and timelines
  • Improve IP processes and integrate IP into product development workflows

Training & Collaboration

  • Educate engineering teams on IP awareness and best practices
  • Foster strong cross‑functional partnerships across technical and legal teams

What You Bring

Required:

  • Degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent IP experience

Preferred Experience:

  • Patents, invention disclosures, or prior art research
  • Product design or development engineering
  • Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis
  • IP database/search tools (e.g., Patricia or similar)
  • Patent Agent qualification or relevant IP coursework (asset)
  • U.S. IP law experience with ~5+ years in clearance/prosecution (asset for senior candidates)

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong technical curiosity and passion for innovation
  • Ability to translate between engineering and legal concepts
  • High learning agility and adaptability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Detail-oriented with a disciplined, process‑driven mindset

Why This Role?

  • Work at the forefront of innovation and product development
  • Gain exposure to a global IP strategy and portfolio
  • Opportunity for career development and specialization in IP
  • Collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background or identity. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

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