IP Manager, Patent Agent

Description

Photonic is seeking a strategically minded and technically adept IP Manager, Patent Agent to lead our IP strategy, shaping the future of quantum innovation. In this role, you will play a key part in protecting Photonic’s groundbreaking technologies, managing our IP program, and driving our IP strategy forward. This position operates as a highly autonomous individual contributor, where you’ll act as a key bridge between R&D teams and senior leadership, collaborating cross-functionally to build a world-class IP portfolio that sustains our commercial advantage.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

Develop and Expand  Photonic’s IP portfolio in alignment with our IP strategy, managing the full patent lifecycle from initial idea harvest to patent grant and beyond.

Partner with inventors and technical leaders across the quantum stack to identify and protect commercially valuable inventions.

Oversee external patent agents to ensure high-quality cost-effective patent filings and prosecution.

Maintain accurate due-diligence ready records for Photonic’s IP portfolio.

Provide internal training and education on IP best practices and internal processes for protecting innovation.

Support external partnerships, marketing, and business development by identifying and mitigating IP risks.

Collaborate with Legal to identify, assess, and mitigate risks relating to third-party IP.

Manage the IP budget.

Work onsite (2–5 days a week) in our Greater Vancouver Area offices to collaborate with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• 7+ years of experience in patent portfolio management, including at least 3 years of practice without supervision
• Degree in physics, engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience
• Qualification as a US Patent Agent, Canadian Patent Agent or European Patent Attorney
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable IP insights with minimal external guidance.
• Proactive and self-directed work style, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines

Desirable experience :

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits—to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.