Patent Specialist

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• Vancouver
• On-site
• Yearly salary: CA$ 90000 - CA$ 170000

Job Description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor residential and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier safer and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth now looking for our next star a passionate Patent Specialist. This position reports to Director of Engineering and will work in the Vancouver location.

About the position

As a Patent Specialist on the Vancouver team your role protects Dometics innovations by turning concepts into strong strategic IP. It serves as the link between engineering and external counsel in identifying evaluating and prosecuting patentable ideas.

Your main responsibilities

Invention Disclosure Management
o Extract and assess inventions from engineering teams and convert concepts into clear actionable disclosures.
o Act as the primary bridge between engineering external patent counsel and Global IP team to clarify technical details and lead execution.

Patentability Assessment
o Conduct or coordinate prior art searches
o Evaluate novelty commercial value competitive space and potential claim scope; provide filing recommendations.
o Standardize search methodology and prior art reporting to ensure consistency and quality.

Prepare Filings
o Prepare supporting documentation including technical explanations drawings direction and embodiments.
o Collaborate with external counsel on drafting and filing to maximize claim breadth and coverage quality.
o Ensure all filing deadlines are met through proactive coordination with Global IP team inventors engineering leaders program managers and counsel.

FTO & Infringement Avoidance
o Conduct or coordinate Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches and assess infringement risk during product development.
o Partner with Global IP department to classify risk levels; work with engineering to propose and validate design around options.
o Lead FTO clearance opinions and invalidation efforts when necessary.
o Monitor competitor patents and proactively identify emerging infringement risks.

Portfolio Management
o Maintain and update the database of all Dometic Marine patents and applications.
o Manage granted patents for continuation decisions abandonment strategy or potential licensing opportunities.
o Manage costs related to applications searches maintenance clearance activities annuities and litigation.

Process & Training
o Support updates to product development process related to IP and integrate IP checkpoints into engineering workflows.
o Educate engineering teams through in person sessions and ongoing reinforcement of invention awareness.

Technology Watch
o Curate and share relevant technology trends inventive concepts and competitive signals with engineering teams.

What do we offer

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact