Patent Counsel

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Irvine
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Patent Counsel

US-CA-Irvine

Job ID: 33033
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal
CUSA Western Regional Office

About the Role

Canon USA in Irvine, CA is currently seeking a Patent Counsel (Counsel, Patent). This position will be responsible for supporting Canon USA's Intellectual Property Division's various patent prosecution activities. The position can be based in either Irvine, CA or Melville, NY. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

• Review, prepare, and file patent applications
• Provide strategies, and respond to Actions from the US Patent Office
• Review invention disclosures and conduct and/or review patentability searches
• Review 3rd party patents as needed
• Participate in IP litigation matters as needed
• Review work of junior IP Division members as needed
• Train junior IP Division members as needed
  
  About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring
  
  
  • Requires a Juris Doctor, admission to a state bar (preferably California or New York) admission to the USPTO bar, and a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $126,330 - $189,180 annually
    
    
    Company Overview
    
    About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
    
    Who We Are
    Where Talent Fosters Innovation.
    
    Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.
    
    What We Offer
    
    Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.
    
    And Even More Perks!
    
    -Employee referral bonus
    -Employee discounts
    -Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
    -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
    -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you cant get anywhere else
    
    Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
    All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
    
    Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation
    
    We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.
    
    You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.
    
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
    
    If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon.
    
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