Worker Sub-Type: Regular

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BlackBerry seeks a creative, self-driven patent attorney for its Intellectual Property and Licensing operations. You will be primarily responsible for licensing support, litigation support, infringement analysis, and portfolio management but will also contribute to patent prosecution.

Responsibilities:

Identify potential licensees of BlackBerry patents

Assess BlackBerry's patent portfolio in terms of various quality metrics

Develop detailed claim charts

Present claim charts to potential licensees

Discuss technical and legal issues related to BlackBerry's patents with potential licensees

Work with BlackBerry engineering teams to create high quality invention disclosures

Work with BlackBerry outside counsel to draft and prosecute patent applications

Approximately 5%-10% domestic/international travel may be required

Key Qualifications:

Licensed patent attorney, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Telecommunication or other related fields

5+ years of relevant experience with patent prosecution and/or patent licensing

Experience and understanding of patent and portfolio valuation

Experience in licensing negotiations and responding to arguments

Broad technical knowledge, industry insight and commercial awareness of the Internet of Things, cyber-security, cryptography, automotive systems, enterprise mobility management, operating systems and applications

Exceptional presentation skills, concise and fluent in communication

Ability to distill complexity via a methodical and structured approach

Team player, self-disciplined, and ability to work cooperatively with others

Exemplary ethical standards

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn't choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.

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