About the role

Licensing Engineer contributing to IP development and analysis at WiLAN. Engaging in patent evaluation, licensing support, and technical research in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical analysis of patents and portfolios to support licensing and acquisition activities
Evaluate patents for applicability to industry standards and commercial products
Assist with patent portfolio acquisitions through research, prior art searches, and due diligence
Support the preparation and maintenance of infringement analyses (e.g., claim charts)
Assist with reverse engineering and testing of commercial products and compile technical data
Provide technical support for licensing activities, including preparing materials and participating in meetings
Collect, analyze, and report on technical information in wireless and telecommunications domains
Maintain technical databases and documentation supporting IP analysis and portfolio management
Support the evaluation and implementation of tools that enhance IP analysis capabilities

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest in wireless, telecommunications, and emerging technologies
Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exposure to wireless standards (e.g., 3GPP, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G) (Nice to Have)
Experience with data analysis, scripting, or technical research (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with patents or intellectual property (not required)